CRUSTY PORK CHOPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Pat the pork dry and season all over with the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. In a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the pork chops, cover with a lid or baking sheet, and cook until browned on the outside and the internal temperature is between 110 and 120 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat if burning or sizzling wildly.
• Using tongs, stack both chops on top of one another, then grab both chops together and hold upright to sear the fat caps until crisp, about 1 minute. Lay the chops back down in one layer and add the butter, paprika and fennel seeds. Season the butter with salt and pepper. Tilt the skillet and baste the pork by spooning the melting butter and drippings over the pork until the internal temperature registers 130 degrees, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer the pork chops to a lipped plate and pour the butter over top. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with a spoonful of the butter.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Cut onions in half, and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
• In medium bowl, mix onions, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the oil and the sugar until evenly coated. Place on ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and starting to brown.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork chops; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper.
• Top pork chops in skillet with cooked onion mixture. Add broth to skillet. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F. Top each pork chop with 1 slice cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.