Cast Iron French Onion Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lb. boneless pork chops
- 2 yellow onions finely sliced
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ Tbsp. dried thyme
- ½ Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- sliced provolone
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
- 2 cups chicken stock
- fresh thyme for garnish, optional
- crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a cast iron skillet add half the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat then reduce heat to medium/medium-low and cook for an additional 15 minutes to caramelize the onions.
- While those cook, place the pork chops on a plate and season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Once the onions are caramelized, transfer to a plate.
- Turn the heat back up to medium and add the pork chops. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate.
- Return the onions to the skillet, add the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle with flour.
- Stir to combine. Add the chicken stock 1 cup at a time and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add pork back into the skillet and top each pork chop with a slice of provolone and sprinkle with gruyere cheese.
- Place the skillet in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the pork is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove from heat and top with fresh sprigs of thyme. Enjoy!
