Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Recipe Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pork Chops:
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the pork chops in the seasoned flour mixture, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess flour and set the pork chops aside.
- Cook the Pork Chops:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet.
- Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
- Prepare the Onion Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until they are softened and lightly caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce:
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard (if using) and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Simmer the Pork Chops:
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the onion sauce.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer the pork chops in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and tender. The internal temperature of the pork chops should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Finish and Serve:
- Once the pork chops are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Continue simmering the sauce for a few more minutes to thicken it slightly if desired.
- Pour the onion sauce over the pork chops and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Enjoy these flavorful Matherees Pork Chops with the rich onion sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or alongside steamed vegetables!