Entrée: United States – Classic Pork Chops with Garlic and Thyme

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops, about 1.5 lb total (680 g total)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. 
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear on each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chops and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme sprigs, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
5. Return the pork chops to the skillet, reducing the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until the pork chops are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), about 10-15 minutes.
6. Remove pork chops from the skillet and let them rest. Finish the sauce by stirring in the butter. Remove the thyme sprigs, then serve the chops topped with the onion mixture and pan sauce.

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