PORK WITH SWEET ONION MARMELLATA

Pork with Sweet Onion Marmellata image

Provided by Patty Ward

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

onion marmellta:
1/4 c olive oil
4 large onions, thinly sliced (about 3 pounds)
1/4 c orange marmalade
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar - or more to taste -
pork chops:
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black papper
4-6 pork chops
1/4 c chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

1. for the onion marmellata: Place a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and the onions. Stir to combine and cook until starting to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and cook of low heat for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to scrape up any brown bits. The onions should be a soft jam-like consistency and a deep mahogany color.
2. Meanwhile, for the pork chops, combine the rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Using your fingers, work all the ingredients together until well combined. Rub the herb mixture over the pork chops. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. About 20 minutes before the onions are finished, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or pre-heat a gas or charcoal grill. Grill the pork chops to medium, about 7 minutes per side depending on thickness. To serve: spoon the onion marmellata over the chops. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately. Enjoy!