French Onion Smothered Pork Chops

5 from 5 votes

Juicy seared pork chops smothered in caramelized onions and Swiss cheese and baked until gooey.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Servings: servings

Calories: 464kcal

Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Let them come to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 400F degrees. Place cast iron skillet in oven.
Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the onions. Cook (stirring periodically) until the onions are golden brown and starting to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
While the onions cook, remove the heated cast iron skillet from oven and place over medium high heat.
Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side, depending on thickness).
Add the sherry, broth and thyme to the pan. Top with caramelized onions.
Place in the oven and cook for about 5-7 minutes. The internal temperature should be about 145 degrees.
Remove from oven and turn the broiler on.
Lay 1-2 slices of cheese over each pork chop.
Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese starts the lightly brown.
Drizzle sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Don’t rush the onions—low and slow caramelization gives you that deep, sweet flavor.
Choose thick chops—bone-in or boneless works, but thicker chops stay juicier.
Use a cast iron skillet—it goes from stovetop to oven like a champ.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet - heat a regular skillet over high heat and sear the pork chops according to the instructions. Add the sherry and let it burn off for about 20 seconds. Remove chops to an oven proof dish and add the beef broth and thyme. Follow remaining instructions to cook pork chops.
Rest before serving—let the pork rest a couple of minutes so the juices settle in.