# Pan-Seared Pork Chop & Ratatouille

French recipe from Chef Jason McKinney, about 40 minutes, serves about 2.

Season the pork chop and let the mustard and thyme set up before searing.

- Total time: about 40 minutes (estimated)
- Hands-on: about 35 minutes
- Serves: about 2
- Level: Easy
- Cuisine: French

## Ingredients


### For Pork Chop

- 2 Prok Chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- truffle salt or flaky sea salt
- Pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

### For Ratatouille

- 1 zucchini
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil for garnish
- truffle salt or flaky sea salt
- Pepper

## Method

1. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, thyme, and Dijon mustard. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and season with basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
2. **Make the Ratatouille.** In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Add the eggplant, bell pepper, and zucchini, cooking until tender, about 8–10 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and let simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
5. **Cook the Pork Chops.** In another pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
6. In the last minute of cooking, add butter and minced garlic, basting the pork chops with the melted butter for added flavor. Plate the pork chops alongside a generous serving of ratatouille.
7. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

## Tools

- Cutting board
- Knife
- Skillet or frying pan
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon for stirring
- Tongs

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Recipe page with photos and video: https://chefjasonmckinney.com/recipes/french-style-pork-chop-with-ratatouille
By Chef Jason McKinney. Free to cook; please link the page when you share it.