Just like her iconic character Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City and And Just Like That…, Sarah Jessica Parker is a trendsetter in real life. While Carrie and her friends turned Cosmopolitans and cupcakes into cultural staples, Parker—an actress, mom, entrepreneur, and book publisher—has a knack for making just about anything feel fresh, chic, and worth trying.
On Instagram, Parker shares more than just snapshots of her stylish life. Her feed is full of thoughtful book recommendations, favorite wines, and fashion finds. And every now and then, she offers a peek into her home kitchen, revealing the recipes that fuel her family life.
Much like fellow celeb foodies Stanley Tucci and Jennifer Garner, Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick, seem to love bonding over meals. In fact, Bolognese is a weekly tradition in their home. Parker has also raved about a simple lemony potato dish she calls her “holy grail,” while Broderick regularly preps batches of specially ordered beans—three times a week, no less. Sarah Jessica Parker’s 3-Ingredient Dinner is viral on social networks.
So what’s Parker’s ultimate comfort food? On the podcast Ruthie’s Table 4, she shared her go-to: a simple, no-fuss dinner of seared pork or lamb chops.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s 3-Ingredient Comfort Dinner
Her method is refreshingly simple: season pork chops or baby lamb chops generously with salt and black pepper. Then, melt Kerrygold salted butter in a skillet with a splash of olive oil—“just enough so the butter doesn’t burn,” Parker advises.
To cook: Over medium-high heat, sear four 3/4-inch-thick bone-in pork or lamb chops in the skillet for about 3½ to 4 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. Let the meat rest for 5 to 10 minutes so it finishes cooking and reaches a safe 145°F.
The result, according to Parker? Pure comfort. Or as she puts it: “Ahh, heaven.”
