Smothered French Onion Pork Chops

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and fragrant, about 4–5 minutes.
2. Stir in 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef broth and continue cooking the onions for another 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until they caramelize and turn a deep golden brown.
3. While the onions cook, season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Transfer caramelized onions to a plate and cover to keep warm, leaving any pan juices in the skillet.
4. Reduce heat to medium, drizzle skillet with vegetable oil, and sear pork chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove pork chops and place on a plate.
5. Return caramelized onions to the skillet and sprinkle flour over them. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Gradually pour in 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth, stirring constantly, and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
6. Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning the onion sauce over them. Top each pork chop with a slice of provolone or mozzarella and sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over the top.
7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8. Remove from oven, spoon extra caramelized onions over the pork chops, and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Medium

Variations & Substitutions

• Swap provolone for gruyère or fontina for a more intense, nutty flavor.
• Use bone-in pork chops for extra richness and flavor.
• Add a splash of white wine to the onion sauce for deeper complexity.
• For a low-carb option, serve with mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes or bread.

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