Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops, 1/2-3/4 inch thick (about 2 pounds), trimmed
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ⅓ cup minced shallots
• 8 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake & oyster
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ⅓ cup half-and-half
• ½ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon and/or parsley