Description
Savory French Onion Pork Chops bring restaurant-quality comfort straight to your dinner table with caramelized onions and melted cheese creating pure weeknight magic. Your family will devour these juicy chops smothered in rich, golden-brown onion gravy that makes classic French flavors feel totally approachable.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup Swiss cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium heat (375°F).
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across your 4 pork chops.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer browned chops to a clean plate, keeping them warm.
- Slice 2 large onions into thin rings and spread them across the same skillet.
- Caramelize onions for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until they turn a rich, deep golden color.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the caramelized onions.
- Pour 1 cup beef broth over the chops, then cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, simmering for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese across the top of each pork chop.
- Cover skillet again, allowing cheese to melt completely for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut pork chops for the juiciest results and best flavor absorption.
- Caramelize onions slowly over medium-low heat to develop deep, rich sweetness without burning.
- Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes after cooking to help them retain moisture and tenderness.
- For a lighter version, swap regular pork chops with lean center-cut chops and use low-sodium beef broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg