Here’s a simple pork chop recipe with onions and four flavorful ingredients that you can make in the oven or slow cooker:
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 additional ingredients (examples that pair well):
- Garlic cloves, minced (2–3)
- Olive oil or melted butter (2 tbsp)
- Paprika (1 tsp)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Optional additions: Thyme, rosemary, or a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra flavor.
Instructions
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer onions on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the onions.
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place pork chops on top of the onions.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the pork chops.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25–35 minutes (depending on thickness) until pork reaches 145°F / 63°C internal temperature.
- Optional: Remove foil in the last 5–10 minutes to brown the pork chops.
Slow Cooker Method
- Layer onions on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add garlic, seasonings, and pork chops on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until pork is tender.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Spoon the onion and juice mixture over the pork chops for extra flavor.
If you want, I can make a visual step-by-step layering diagram for the pork chops with onions and spices—it’s super handy for beginners.
Do you want me to create that?
