Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious and tender braised pork chops recipe. The moist and juicy pork chops are slow-cooked in a flavorful sauce until they are melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve them with creamy mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables for a satisfying and hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Braise the pork chops in the oven for 1 hour, or until they are tender and cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the braised pork chops hot with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables.
Interesting Facts
Braised pork chops are a classic American comfort food dish.
Slow cooking the pork chops in the oven helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce creates a savory and slightly sweet sauce that complements the pork perfectly.
Using bone-in pork chops adds extra flavor and juiciness to the dish.