Description
Succulent pork chop supreme delivers a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Tender meat bathed in rich, creamy sauce promises a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of onion soup
- ¼ cup milk (60 milliliters)
Spices and Herbs:
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly prepare the oven environment by heating to a precise 350F (175C), creating an ideal cooking temperature for the upcoming culinary adventure.
- Transform raw pork chops into flavor-ready canvases by generously massaging them with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring complete seasoning coverage.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling landscape for meat transformation. Carefully introduce pork chops, developing a rich golden-brown exterior by searing each side to lock in succulent flavors.
- Craft a foundational layer within a 9×13-inch baking vessel by artfully arranging thinly sliced potatoes, creating a delicate base for the protein.
- Strategically position the expertly seared pork chops atop the potato landscape, establishing a harmonious culinary composition.
- Merge French onion soup mix, cream of onion soup, and milk in a mixing vessel, whisking until the ingredients unite into a smooth, creamy confluence.
- Gently cascade the velvety soup mixture over the pork chops and potatoes, ensuring comprehensive coverage and flavor penetration.
- Shield the entire dish with aluminum foil, then slide into the preheated oven for a slow, transformative one-hour journey, allowing potatoes to tenderize and pork chops to reach perfect doneness.
- Extract the bubbling masterpiece from the oven, allowing a brief resting period to settle flavors before presenting this comforting culinary creation.
Notes
- Optimize meat tenderness by selecting center-cut, thick pork chops with minimal fat for consistent cooking and juicier results.
- Enhance flavor depth by marinating chops in buttermilk or brine solution for 30 minutes before seasoning, which helps break down proteins and retain moisture.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk or almond milk for those with lactose intolerance, maintaining the creamy sauce consistency while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Create a lower-sodium version by using low-sodium soup mixes and replacing salt with herb blends like thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder for robust seasoning without excess sodium.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg