Pork Chops with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these decadent Pork Chops with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion. Juicy, seared-to-perfection pork chops serve as the base for layers of flavor, featuring tangy crumbled goat cheese and rich, golden caramelized onions infused with a hint of brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. This gourmet-inspired dish combines sophistication and simplicity, coming together in just 45 minutes for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfectly seasoned and adorned with fresh thyme, it’s an ideal centerpiece for a cozy dinner or an impressive meal for entertaining guests. Pair it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the sensational flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 medium Yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 4 ounces Goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Set aside while you prepare the onions.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the oil and butter mixture.
Cook the onions for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden brown. Add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined and caramelized. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown on the outside.
Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the pork chops for another 5-7 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Divide the goat cheese evenly over the top of the pork chops during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing the cheese to soften and melt slightly.
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer them to serving plates. Top each chop with a generous spoonful of the caramelized onions.
Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.6 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.4 g | 267% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 3328 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 135.0 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1889 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
