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.