ONION RANCH PORK CHOPS

Onion Ranch Pork Chops image

Provided by Robin Lieneke

Categories Pork

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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4 pork chops
1/2 c flour
1 pkg ranch dressing mix, divided
2 Tbsp bacon grease or oil
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 onion, sliced thin
1 can(s) mushrooms
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/2 c red wine
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 tsp ginger, ground
1/4 tsp thyme, leaves dried
1/2 c water or chicken broth
1 c canned fried onions, crushed

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a bag mix flour, 1 tbsp of the ranch dressing mix and salt, pepper to taste. Coat pork chops in flour mixture. In an oven proof skillet, heat bacon grease or oil. Sear pork chops on both sides till brown. Remove chops from pan and set aside. Drain grease from pan.
3. Melt butter in pan and add onions. Saute 3-5 minutes until tender. Add mushrooms and balsamic vinegar. Saute an additional 3-4 minutes till vinegar is absorbed. Add wine to deglaze pan. Add soup, sour cream, spices, water or broth and remaining ranch dressing mix. Stir to combine and simmer 5-6 minutes.
4. Add pork chops back to pan and turn to coat. Sprinkle half of the fried onions on top of chops. Cover and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
5. Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining onions on chops. Return to oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.