This recipe for pork chops in beer is a classic American dish that combines tender and juicy pork chops with a rich and flavorful beer sauce. The pork chops are seared to perfection and then simmered in a mixture of beer, onions, garlic, and spices, creating a delicious and hearty main course. Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a total cook time of 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beer (preferably a lager)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear them for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in the beer and chicken broth, and stir in the dried thyme and dried rosemary. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the pork chops are cooked through and tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the skillet.
- Increase the heat to medium and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and spoon the beer sauce over them.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.