

This way, our gravy also benefits from all those tasty brown bits left in the pan from searing the chops (called fond, if you want the technical term!). Take the pork chops out then return the onion into the skillet to make the gravy. Use the residual fat in the skillet to sear the pork chops briefly – we want them raw on the inside to finish cooking later in the French Onion Gravy. Caramelise the onions first, then remove. One skillet means we don’t waste any flavour. Not to save on washing up, because actually, using one skillet increases the overall cook time. I like to make these French Onion Smothered Chops in one skillet. But if you’re after a true French Onion experience, don’t skip the cheese! (I feel like I say that a lot….🤔) Beef broth/stock and flour to make the French Onion Gravy.Īnd the finishes touches: cheese to melt on top of the pork chops, and a little sprinkle of fresh rosemary. Simple seasonings for the chops – garlic powder (not critical), salt and pepper. The caramelised onion makes such a fabulous flavour base, there’s very few other flavourings required for this French Onion Smothered Pork.īutter, garlic and onion for the Caramelised Onion. INGREDIENTS IN FRENCH ONION SMOTHERED PORK

2 big onions, sliced into rounds then leisurely sautéed in butter for 15 minutes until they transform from a giant mound of eye-stinging raw onion into THIS: sweet, golden, caramelised onion. So in true French Onion soup style, we’re starting with a base of caramelised onions. I promised you French Onion, and French Onion you shall get. Today’s smother sauce of choice – French Onion Gravy. ↓↓↓ Whether it’s Chicken smothered in Mushroom Gravy, Steaks with Peppercorn Sauce, Salisbury Steak or Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy, if it’s smothered then you know you’re in for a good meal. Whenever you see the word “smothered” in the context of food, you know you’re onto a good thing. Smothered Pork Chops – the French way! 😉 These juicy pan seared pork chops are served with an incredible French Onion flavoured gravy made with caramelised onions, then topped with melted cheese to complete the French Onion experience. When French Onion Soup meets Smothered Pork Chops, very good things happen….
