Oven-Baked Pork Chops with Tangy Onion Sauce
4 to 6 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil (for searing, optional
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Season Pork Chops: Lightly season the pork chops with salt and black pepper.
Sear Pork Chops (Optional): In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet (or a mixing bowl if using a baking dish), combine sliced onions, ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, and vinegar. Stir well to mix.
Assemble & Bake: If using an oven-safe skillet, place the seared pork chops back into the pan, submerging them in the sauce. If using a baking dish, pour half of the sauce into the dish, lay the pork chops on top, and pour the remaining sauce over them.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize.
Serve: Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
