⏱ 60 min total

Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons

Name: Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¹⁄₁₆ cup Apple juice; 1 chop without refuse (Yield from 1 raw ch Pork loin center loin chop; 1 tsp, leaves Tarragon; ½ oz Cornichons; 2 tbsp chopped Shallots; 1 ½ tbsp Butter; ⅛ cup Chicken broth; ¼ tbsp Yellow mustard

Per 1 serving · 304 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

521

26%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
43g
33% of calories
Carbs
6.2g
5% of calories
Fat
36g
62% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons (304 g) has 521 calories, with 43 g of protein, 6.2 g of carbohydrates and 36 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in protein (85% DV), thiamine (81% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (28% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 85% and 61% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

171cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.1g

3.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein85%
Thiamine81%
Riboflavin (B2)28%
Niacin84%
Vitamin B6112%
Vitamin B1247%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A17%
Potassium17%
Magnesium14%
Copper17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat85%
Cholesterol61%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 30 min

1
Finely chop tarragon. Thinly slice cornichons. Cut butter into 1-tablespoon pieces.
2
Melt one-third of the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper, and half of the tarragon. Add chops to skillet; cook until browned and cooked through to 145°F, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm.
4
Add shallots to the same skillet; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in remaining tarragon, cornichons, mustard, broth, and juice; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
5
Whisk in remaining butter, one piece at a time. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Transfer chops to plates, spoon sauce over top, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (304 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	151 μg	17%
Vitamin C	8 mg	9%
Vitamin D	1 μg	9%
Vitamin E	1 mg	5%
Vitamin K	2 μg	1%
Thiamine	1 mg	81%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	28%
Niacin	14 mg	84%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	112%
Folate (B9)	10 μg	3%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	47%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	30%
Choline	119 mg	22%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	63 mg	6%
Iron	2 mg	23%
Potassium	819 mg	17%
Magnesium	59 mg	14%
Phosphorus	445 mg	64%
Zinc	4 mg	34%
Copper	0.2 mg	17%
Manganese	0.2 mg	8%
Selenium	69 μg	125%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	36 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.5 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	7 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.4 g	—
Glutamic acid	7 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	12 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	147 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 521 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

99min
Walking (3.5 mph)
63min
Cycling (moderate)
43min
Running (6 mph)
73min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons?

One serving of Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons (1 serving) has 521 calories, which works out to 171 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons high in protein?

Yes. It has 43 g of protein per serving, and 33% of its calories come from protein (8.2 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.

How much sodium is in Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons?

326 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons?

3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (304 g)

Calories521

% Daily Value*

Total fat 36g	45%
Saturated fat 17g	85%
Trans fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 183mg	61%
Sodium 326mg	14%
Total carbohydrate 6.2g	2%
Dietary fiber 1.1g	4%
Total sugars 3.2g
Protein 43g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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