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Published: Sep 14, 2020 Michelle Boulé

French Onion Pork Chops

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When I want a delicious dinner, I want comfort food. I mean, that's what I blog about, so I must like it right? Some of my favorite dishes are the most unexpected. This recipe for French Onion Pork Chops combines two of my favorite comfort foods, french onion soup and smothered pork chops. It's savory, delicious and perfect with a side of mashed potatoes or rice. It's a perfect family dinner!

Boneless pork chops are covered in a savory sweet caramelized onion sauce and topped with melted cheese. This recipe is best served with classic sides such as Green Beans Amandine, Collard Greens with Bacon, or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

A silver spatula lifts a single French Onion Pork Chops out of a sauté pan.
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  • when to add salt to caramelized onions
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  • Ingredients Needed
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how to caramelize onions

Making caramelized onions calls for a low and slow cooking method. This process will change white crispy raw onions into sweet, brown, soft onions that are full of flavor.

Place onions in a large dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add butter and season with salt and pepper. Let cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep brown in color. Stir in stock to deglaze the pan and create a saucy texture.

Caramelized onions can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. To warm the caramelized onions, microwave until heated through. Caramelized onions can also be used on sandwiches, hot dogs or even to make a French Onion Chicken or a Caramelized Onion Dip.

French Onion Pork Chops in a tan bowl with caramelized onions.

when to add salt to caramelized onions

The timing of adding salt to caramelized onions is often contested. Some argue that you can't add salt at the beginning of the cooking process as it will take longer for the caramelization process. I always add salt at the beginning of the process as the flavor becomes more developed this way.

Three French Onion Pork Chops in a silver sauté pan.

How to cook pork chops

There are 2 ways I'd suggest cooking the pork chops for this recipe.

Dutch Oven: Add olive oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook 4-5 minutes per a side or until cooked through. In this version, you'll remove the pork chops from the pan to caramelize the onions, then add the pork chops back to the pan to finish cooking. This makes for better seasoned caramelized onions and well cooked pork chops.

Oven Baked: Add pork chops to an oven proof baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. This method can be done while the onions are cooking and can save a bit of time.

A single pork chop in a tan bowl with caramelized onions.

Ingredients Needed

  • 3 Yellow Onions Sliced thinly
  • 3 Tbsp Butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Thyme
  • 1 Cup Vegetable Stock
  • 2 Tbsp Flour
  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Slices Swiss Cheese

Equipment Needed

  • Dutch Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven Safe Baking Dish

Storage Tips

Refrigerator: French Onion Pork Chops can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. To reheat either warm in the microwave or in a skillet until warmed through.

Freezer: Pork Chops can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 months. To reheat, defrost in the microwave until warmed through.

French Onion Pork

French Onion Pork

Michelle Boulé
Make a delicious dinner with this recipe for French Onion Pork. Caramelized onions and pork chops make for a perfect savory meal.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

Saute Pan
Le Creuset Dutch Oven
Baking Dish
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Yellow Onions Sliced thinly
  • 3 Tbsp Butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Thyme
  • 1 Cup Vegetable Stock
  • 2 Tbsp Flour
  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Slices Swiss Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a dutch oven over medium-low heat, add onions, butter, salt and pepper. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are a deep brown. Stir in some fresh thyme leaves and flour. Deglaze the pan with stock and stir until thickened.
  • While onions are cooking, add pork chops to a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Add pork to the pan with caramelised onions. Spoon some onions on top of the pork chops. Add the sliced swiss on top of the pork chops. Cover the dutch oven until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 532IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Bintu | Budget Delicious says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    This really does sound like the ultimate comfort food! I love French onion soup and I love pork chops, just like you - and this sounds like such a winning combination!

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  2. Jamie says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious combination of flavors! It looks so savory and delicious with the caramelized onions!

    Reply
  3. Adrianne says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    I am drooling all over this recipe and love it! The swiss cheese is genius and it is great to see someone doing pork as an alterative to other meats. Yum, can't wait to try this out.

    Reply
  4. cyndy says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe hit all the high notes for me - caramelized onions, cheese and pork - a trio made in heaven. Loved every delicious bite!

    Reply
  5. Lima says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    How original! I never thought of using french onion soup as a sauce base! Love this!

    Reply

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