Easy Smothered Boneless Pork Chops (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 boneless pork chops, 2.5 cm thick
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
→ Aromatics and Sauce
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Generously season both sides of the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange pork chops in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Deglaze the skillet by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in dried thyme and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Return pork chops to the skillet. Spoon some onion-garlic broth over each chop. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Transfer pork chops to a serving dish. Stir butter into the skillet sauce until fully melted and combined. Taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
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Spoon the luscious onion sauce over the pork chops and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately, accompanied by mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables if desired.
# Notes:
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For the juiciest pork chops, avoid overcooking and allow them to rest briefly before serving.