Description
A comforting dish that brings the classic flavors of French onion soup to pork chops, featuring sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère or Swiss recommended)
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice onions thinly. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions soften and turn deep golden brown—about 15–20 minutes.
- Push onions to the side. Add pork chops to the pan and sear 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Spread caramelized onions evenly over the pork chops. Simmer briefly until sauce thickens slightly—about 1–2 minutes.
- Top each chop with shredded cheese. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 20–25 minutes, or until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
Use a heavy skillet for even heat and proper searing. Let meat rest before serving to ensure juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French onion, pork chops, comfort food, savory dishes, easy recipe