Flavorful French Onion Pork Chops Recipe

Published Jul 24, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Joanna Cismaru via YouTube

This restaurant-quality French onion pork chops recipe by Joanna Cismaru on YouTube is so good and unbelievably easy to make, the pork chops are cooked until they are tender and juicy which makes every bite satisfying. So the next time you want to pork chops, level them up by making this French onion version and I’m sure you’ll love it!

To prepare this dish you would need only a few simple ingredients and 4 easy steps which you can read and follow below. Make sure to watch the video tutorial as well for more details, and then serve this for lunch or dinner. I hope you love this recipe as much as I did. Enjoy cooking!

Ingredients for French Onion Pork Chops:

4 pork chops, about 1 inch thick, bone-in or boneless
2 tbsp of olive oil
3 large onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp of sugar
1 tsp of fresh thyme leaves, or ½ tsp of dried thyme
1 cup of beef broth, low-sodium
½ cup of Gruyere, grated or Swiss cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

How to Make French Onion Pork Chops:

Step 1

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then place a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and let it heat before adding the pork chops. Sear them for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove them from the skillet, and set them aside.

Step 2

In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil, then add the sliced onions and sugar, and cook them for about 15 minutes while stirring occasionally until the onions are caramelized and golden brown, and then add the minced garlic and thyme.

Step 3

Cook them for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, and pour in the beef broth making sure to scrape the browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Bring it to a simmer, then put the cooked pork chops back into the skillet, and cover the skillet with the lid.

Step 4

Let it continue to simmer gently for about 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 145°F, then sprinkle the grated cheese on top, and cover the skillet again. Let it continue cooking for about 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, then serve, and enjoy!