Best Pork Chop Skillet With Pear Red Onion And Thyme Recipe How To Make Pork Chop Skillet With Pear Red Onion And Thyme Delish Com

Ingredients

4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

3 medium pears, cored and thinly sliced

2 small red onions, peeled and thinly sliced into half moons

1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 8 to 10 oz. bone-in pork chops

1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 c. apple cider

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 400°.Step 2In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add pears, onions, and thyme, and let cook until softened, 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and move to a plate.Step 3In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper, then sear until a golden crust forms, 3 minutes per side. Pour in chicken broth, cider, and pear-onion mixture and place pan in oven. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until pork chops reach 145° internal temperature. (Depending on thickness of pork chops, this could take up to 15 minutes.)Step 4Let rest for 5 minutes and serve, garnished with thyme leaves.