Pork Chops With Chipotle, Onions and Cream

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.

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   Lightly brown pork chops on each side.

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   Transfer chops to a roasting pan or casserole dish just large enough to hold chops in a single layer.

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   Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet.

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   Add onions, chipotle chile pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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   Saute until onions are lightly cooked.

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   Distribute onions evenly over the pork chops.

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   Set skillet aside for the sauce.

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    Bake pork chops at 350 for 20 minutes (or to an internal temperature of 160F).

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    While pork chops are baking, add cream to the skillet and slowly bring to a boil while scraping the pan to release the caramelized pan juices.

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    Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cilantro.

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    When cream comes to a boil, immediately reduce the heat to as low as possible and keep warm.

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    Remove pork chops from the oven.

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    Pour the warm cream sauce over pork.

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    Serve immediately while still piping hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.