Pork Chops Smothered In Caramelized Onions

Total 73 minPrep 28 minCook 45 min2 servings492 cal
Gluten-FreeLow-Carb
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Pork Chops Smothered In Caramelized Onions recipe

Nutrition

Calories
492 cal
Protein
41 g
Carbs
12 g
Fat
29.9 g
Sat. fat
15.4 g
Sugar
12 g
Sodium
528 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 whole boneless pork chops
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground sage
  • 1/4 tsp ground thyme
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup onion
  • 2 tsp sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    Season both sides of pork chops with garlic powder , sage , thyme , salt and pepper

  2. 2

    Melt 2 tbs

  3. 3

    Butter in a large skillet over medium heat , evenly coating the bottom of the skillet

  4. 4

    Increase heat to medium-high

  5. 5

    Cook both sides of chops for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned

  6. 6

    Push chops to outside edges of skillet

  7. 7

    Melt the remaining 1 tbs

  8. 8

    Butter in the center of the skillet and add onions to the center of the skillet , sprinkling with sugar

  9. 9

    Replace skillet cover and cook for 10 minutes , frequently tossing and stirring onions with a spatula

  10. 10

    Onions are caramelized when tender and medium-brown in color

  11. 11

    My husband prefers cooking them until slightly burned , as the flavor intensifies

  12. 12

    Check chops for doneness before serving

  13. 13

    They will be done when a fork piercing the thickest part of the chop draws clear juice

  14. 14

    If the juice is pink , cook chops a bit longer until done

  15. 15

    Serve pork chops with caramelized onions piled on top

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