Thick Cut Mustard Marinated Pork Chops with Caramel

Name: Thick Cut Mustard Marinated Pork Chops with Caramelized Red Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (10 to 12-ounce) bone-in pork chops, cut 1-inch thick; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Leaves from a few sprigs fresh thyme; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 (10 to 12-ounce) bone-in pork chops, cut 1-inch thick
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Leaves from a few sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Toss the chops with remaining ingredients and let marinate 1 hour or up to overnight covered in the refrigerated.
2
Bring to room temperature before cooking.
3
Onions:
4
Heat a large 2 burner griddle pan over medium heat for 5 minutes until smoking hot.
5
Cook pork until nicely browned on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
6
While the chops are finishing, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large, skillet.
7
Add onions and cook for about 4 minutes.
8
Then drizzle onions with honey and balsamic and cook until softened and lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Serve chops with little heap of onions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (10 to 12-ounce) bone-in pork chops, cut 1-inch thick, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, Salt, and more.

Yes, Thick Cut Mustard Marinated Pork Chops with Caramelized Red Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Thick Cut Mustard Marinated Pork Chops with Caramelized Red Onions

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