Skillet Braised Pork Chops
Balsamic brown sugar pork chops braised in a savory skillet sauce with onions, garlic, and beef broth until tender.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided (or as needed)
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Sear Pork Chops:
In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and thyme. Place the chops in the skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until well browned. Move them to a plate and set aside.Sauté Onions and Make Sauce:
Pour off the grease from the skillet, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Lower the heat to medium. Sauté the onions for about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and continue cooking until the onions become tender and lightly golden, taking care not to scorch the garlic. Mix in the broth, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and cook for roughly 1 minute.Simmer Pork Chops:
Put the pork chops back into the skillet, submerging them in the sauce. Turn up the heat to bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the pork chops are fork-tender.