These Keto French Onion Pork Chops are an easy one pot meal! Using the same great flavors of French onion soup, the smothered pork chops are a delicious family skillet meal. #porkchops #keto #ketoporkrecipes
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 Min or Less, Gluten Free, Keto/Low Carb, Pork
In a large, deep skillet, heat the 1 Tablespoon of oil over medium high heat.
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.
4 pork chops, salt, black pepper
When the oil is hot, add the pork chops. Sear until browned, approximately 3 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium. Flip the pork chops and continue cooking until cooked all the way through, reaching the temperature of at least 145F in the middle.
Remove the pork chops. Set aside and cover.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil.
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until softened and starting to caramelize, approximately 15 minutes. (You can cook longer to a true caramelization if desired).
2 yellow onions
Add the cornstarch/flour, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to coat the onions and cook 1 minute.
1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ½ Tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Add stock and bay leaves. Simmer sauce over medium low until it starts to thicken, approximately 7 minutes.
4 cups beef stock, 2 bay leaves
Season as desired with additional salt and black pepper. If too thick, add additional water or stock.
Add the pork chops and any juices back to the skillet (or serve sauce separately). Top each pork chop with a slice of cheese.
4 slices Swiss cheese
Cover the skillet for the cheese to melt, approximately 1 minute. Remove bay leaves from the sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can use bone in or boneless pork chops. I prefer bone in as it lends extra flavor.I like to serve these with mashed potatoes and vegetables, using the sauce as a gravy. These are also great with rice!This sauce is not as thick as gravy, it is a thinner sauce. If you want the sauce thicker, add more cornstarch.