French Onion Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelize onions)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred)

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (Mozzarella works in a pinch)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Sear the pork chops:

   • Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.

   • In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.

   • Sear the pork chops for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. Caramelize the onions:

   • Add remaining oil or butter to the skillet. Add sliced onions and sugar.

   • Cook over medium-low heat for about 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until onions are soft and golden.

   • Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

4. Make the sauce:

   • Sprinkle flour over the onions, stir to coat, and cook for 1 minute.

   • Gradually stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

   • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

5. Assemble and bake:

   • Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the onions.

   • Spoon some onions over the top of the chops.

   • Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.

6. Bake:

   • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 15–20 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).  DO NOT OVERCOOK especially if using boneless pork chops!

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Tips:

• Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

• Bone-in pork chops add a bit more flavor and stay juicy.

• If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer everything to a baking dish before adding cheese and baking.

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