Onion and Garlic Smothered Pork Chops
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Description: Indulge in the savory goodness of Onion and Garlic Smothered Pork Chops, a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich flavors. This recipe, crafted to perfection, is a delightful creation you’ll want to share with friends and family, courtesy of lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category: Very Low Carbs
Keywords: High Protein, High In…, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | center-cut pork chops |
| 1 | onion |
| 3-4 | garlic cloves |
| – | black pepper |
| 3 | olive oil |
Aggregated Rating: 5
Review Count: 22
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 560.4
- Fat Content: 35.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 151.5mg
- Sodium Content: 138.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 1.6g
- Protein Content: 53.3g
Servings: 4
Recipe Instructions:
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Heat the olive oil in a pan on top of the stove over medium heat until very hot, ensuring the oil is shimmering and ready to sizzle.
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Sear the center-cut pork chops on both sides until they achieve a golden brown color, which typically takes about 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Once seared to perfection, remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside momentarily.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the finely sliced onion and minced garlic cloves to the same pan, allowing them to sautΓ© gently until soft and fragrant, imbuing the kitchen with their irresistible aroma.
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Return the seared pork chops to the pan, nestling them atop the bed of tender onions and garlic, ensuring they are evenly distributed for optimal flavor infusion.
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Add a splash of water to the pan, just enough to moisten the ingredients and create a savory steam bath for the pork chops. Then, cover the pan tightly with a lid to trap the flavors inside.
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Let the pork chops simmer over medium heat, allowing them to gently cook until they reach the desired level of doneness, typically achieving a succulent tenderness within 10-15 minutes. Throughout the simmering process, check periodically and add a little water as necessary to prevent burning and maintain the desired consistency of the sauce.
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Once the pork chops are cooked to perfection, remove them from the pan and set aside to rest, allowing the juices to redistribute and the flavors to intensify.
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Meanwhile, let the sauce in the pan continue to cook, allowing it to reduce and thicken into a luscious gravy that coats the back of a spoon with its velvety texture, infusing each spoonful with layers of savory goodness.
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Spoon the thickened sauce generously over the succulent pork chops, ensuring each serving is adorned with a lavish drizzle of flavorful goodness that delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression.
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Note: For those craving extra “gravy,” simply add a mixture of water and flour to the pan at the end of cooking, stirring gently until the sauce reaches the desired consistency, then spoon liberally over the pork chops for an indulgent finishing touch.
Indulge in the culinary delight of Onion and Garlic Smothered Pork Chops, a dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience, leaving you craving more with each delicious bite.
