Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 pork chops (1 1/2 to 2" thick)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-4 slices Swiss cheese

Instruction

  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Let them come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F degrees. Place cast iron skillet in oven.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the onions. Cook (stirring periodically) until the onions are golden brown and starting to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
  • While the onions cook, remove the heated cast iron skillet from oven and place over medium high heat.
  • Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side, depending on thickness).
  • Add the sherry, broth and thyme to the pan. Top with caramelized onions.
  • Place in the oven and cook for about 5-7 minutes. The internal temperature should be about 145 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and turn the broiler on.
  • Lay 1-2 slices of cheese over each pork chop.
  • Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese starts the lightly brown.
  • Drizzle sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.