These easy skillet pork chops are nicely flavored with a lightly sweetened sauce made with apple cider, caramelized sweet onions, and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
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2 medium sweet onions, or yellow onions; halved, sliced thinly
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4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil, or vegetable oil, divided
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1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth, or as needed
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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3/4 cup apple cider or juice
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4 (3/4-inch thick) pork chops
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat two tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and nicely browned.
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From time-to-time, as the onions stick to the pan a bit, add small amounts of chicken broth.
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When the onions are soft and light brown, add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and apple juice. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the mixture.
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Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper.
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Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
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Add the onion mixture to the pan. Reduce heat to medium low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Uncover and simmer for 5 minutes longer or until pork chops are tender and fully cooked.
Tips
- The caramelized onions take about 25 to 30 minutes cooking time, but the recipe is really very easy to prepare and cook.
- Use sweet onions or yellow onions in the sauce for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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753 | Calories |
42g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
60g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 753 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 42g | 54% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 52% |
Cholesterol 191mg | 64% |
Sodium 460mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 25g | |
Protein 60g | |
Vitamin C 24mg | 122% |
Calcium 104mg | 8% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 1053mg | 22% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |