Smothered Pork Chops With Thyme Recipes

PORK CHOPS SMOTHERED IN CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Season both sides of pork chops with garlic powder, sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tbs. butter in a large skillet over medium heat, evenly coating the bottom of the skillet.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Cook both sides of chops for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned. (Note: It is okay if the chops are not completely done, as there is more cooking time to come.).
• Push chops to outside edges of skillet. Melt the remaining 1 tbs. butter in the center of the skillet and add onions to the center of the skillet, sprinkling with sugar.
• Replace skillet cover and cook for 10 minutes, frequently tossing and stirring onions with a spatula. Onions are caramelized when tender and medium-brown in color. My husband prefers cooking them until slightly burned, as the flavor intensifies. (Note: Don't forget to watch your chops to make sure they don't burn.).
• Check chops for doneness before serving. They will be done when a fork piercing the thickest part of the chop draws clear juice. If the juice is pink, cook chops a bit longer until done. (Note: Make sure to watch onions, so they don't burn.).
• Serve pork chops with caramelized onions piled on top.

PORK CHOPS WITH THYME SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter.
• Remove onions and keep warm.
• Combine garlic, pepper, flour, sage and thyme and press onto both sides of meat.
• Brown pork chops in pan with remaining butter, remove the chops.
• Add 1/2 cup wine to pan and bring to a boil.
• Return pork chops to pan and cover, reduce heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove pork chops and add remaining 1/4 cup wine to pan.
• Broil over high heat until reduced to a syrupy glaze.
• Pour sauce over chops and top with onions.
• Enjoy--.