Sweet-Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
3. Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add oregano, basil, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth and stir to combine.
7. Return pork chops to the skillet and reduce heat to low.
8. Cover skillet and simmer for 15 minutes, until pork chops are cooked through.
9. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

Interesting Facts

• Pork chops are a cut of meat from the pig's loin.
• The apple cider vinegar adds a tartness to the sweet sauce.
• The brown sugar helps to balance the tartness of the vinegar.
• The oregano and basil add flavor to the sauce.