**Caramelized Onion Pork: A Savory and Indulgent Culinary Experience**
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to caramelized onion pork, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its exquisite flavors and aromas. Discover the art of slow-cooking pork shoulder until it becomes meltingly tender, while caramelized onions add a sweet and savory depth of flavor. Indulge in a variety of recipes that showcase this delectable dish, ranging from classic French onion pork chops to hearty slow cooker pulled pork with caramelized onions. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish that is perfect for any occasion.
CARAMELIZED-ONION PORK
We live in a farming community, and one of our main crops is onion. When I competed in a cooking contest at the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Festival, I was flabbergasted when I won the top three prizes. This was the first-place recipe. -Nell Cruse, Ontario, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook onion and sugar in oil over medium-low heat until onion is tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Place the pork in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION-MUSHROOM SAUCE
Lip-smackin'-good. Crock-pot-easy. Diner-pleaser. Nice presentation. Is there anything better? NAAAAAAAH. Caroline's note: Lots of people don't use Bay Leaf; however, it adds tremendously to this dish; just don't forget to take it out before serving.
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories Pork
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chops with flour, salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; sauté chops until golden brown.
- Remove.
- Add onions and lightly brown.
- Remove.
- Add 1 tablespoons unsalted butter; when melted, add mushrooms. Remove and de-glaze skillet with 1/3 cup beef broth or wine, if preferred.
- Pour remaining beef broth into crock pot.
- Add sauce from skillet, Worcestershire and spices; add chops, onions and mushrooms.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 7-8 hours, until very tender.
- EXTRACT BAY LEAF.
- Turn temperature to HIGH; add 1 tablespoons butter.
- Mix cornstarch with Half and Half.
- Whisk to blend well. Add to crock pot and whisk.
- Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes(depending on sauce thickness preferred).
- Serve over cooked rice.
PORK CHOPS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONION
UPDATED: I tried to revise the instructions per my lovely reviewers! Hopefully it is easier to follow now. Oh, and if you don't like goat cheese you should probably look elsewhere! :) The trick to this is to get the onions brown and a little crispy during the caramelization process. I usually add two skewers of cherry tomatoes to the oven when the pork has about five minutes left to go in the oven. They make a nice complement. I serve this with a dry white wine, roasted potatoes with rosemary and a spinach salad. Originally made for RSC 10.
Provided by Bakabeth
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in 1 tsp olive oil in medium sized, oven proof sauce pan over medium/medium high heat.
- Add red onion. Let cook, stirring constantly for 20 minutes.
- While onions cook, mix 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp minced garlic, the 2 tbsp chicken broth and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl.
- Add 2 tbsp of chicken broth to onions at a time, letting sizzle and cook away. Repeat until no broth remains.
- Butterfly pork chops and sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Spread goat cheese evenly inside each pork chop, leaving room around edges.
- Once onions are brown and caramelized, add a spoonful of onions to top of goat cheese in each pork chop. There will be onions remaining in the pan. Add lemon mixture to pan with onions and simmer, scraping down the sides of the pan.
- Close pork chops and dust with flour. If you are having trouble keeping them together, use toothpicks or mini skewers. However it is better if you can work without, as the escaped goat cheese comes in handy in the sauce later!
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat and cook pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side, until seared and brown.
- Put pork chops and any drippings into the pan with the simmering onion/lemon mixture and place in oven.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness, or until cooked through but still tender.
- Remove pan from oven and place back on medium low heat. Remove pork chops and whisk in heavy cream and let come to a bubble. Add parsley. Spoon over pork chops and enjoy!
PORK SAUSAGES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE
For such a simple recipe with so few ingredients, the flavor is incredibly deep. The onions come out creamy and are the perfect companion to broiled or grilled sausages. This is excellent served with mashed potatoes.
Provided by Senoritapupnstuff
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in salt and sugar. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook 20 minutes. Stir in flour, then add broth. Stir well. Cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and cook 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare oven broiler.
- Place sausages on a broiling pan; place under the broiler, and cook, turning occasionally, until the skin is dark brown and the sausages are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Pour onion sauce over sausages.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 986.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED APPLE & ONION RELISH
Make and share this Pork Tenderloin With Caramelized Apple & Onion Relish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Melanie B.
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Season all sides of pork with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 TBS Olive Oil in a large oven proof skillet over high heat. Add tenderloin to pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side to create a nice searing effect.
- Transfer pan to oven and bake at 450 degrees for about 15-18 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees). Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice across the grain in 1/2 inch slices.
- While the tenderloin is baking, add 1 TBS Olive Oil to another large skillet and heat to medium-high. Add onions. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Cook until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add apples. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes or until mixture begins to caramelize. Add maple syrup. Lower heat to medium low and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve tenderloin slices on top of a bed of the apple & onion mixture. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 650.6, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 12.5, Protein 26.7
PORK CHOPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND BEER SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge chops in flour mixture and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Transfer to a wide and shallow ceramic oven-proof dish. Add butter to same skillet and when bubbling, add onions and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until richly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add garlic, molasses, chili sauce, salt, pepper and mustard seeds, and stir until blended. Add beer, stir well, bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat, whisk in butter, a few pieces at a time, until melted. Stir in parsley. Spoon sauce evenly over chops and bake, uncovered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in centre of chop registers 135-140 degrees. Do not overcook! Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions and serve.
CARAMELIZED ONION STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH CRISPY ONION TOPPING
This stuffed pork loin is moist and tender with sweet and savory flavors. It is stuffed with a mixture of caramelized onions, garlic, sage and rosemary. It is coated with Char Crust Sun-Dried Tomato & Garlic Rub and topped with crispy, browned thin-sliced onions. If you do not have this brand of spice rub, Italian seasoning would be a fine substitute (Note: In addition to Italian seasoning, you will also need to season the pork with salt and pepper to taste).
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and garlic in butter until translucent. Sprinkle sugar into skillet and stir. Cook for a few more minutes until onions turn golden brown. Stir in sage, rosemary, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool until lukewarm.
- With a butcher knife, carefully butterfly the pork loin (DO NOT cut all the way through-only to 1 inch from the uncut edge). Open the pork loin and pound with a meat mallet to 1-inch thickness.
- Once the caramelized onion stuffing has cooled, spread onto the flattened pork loin to 1 inch from the outside edge of the meat.
- Roll loin up like a jellyroll. With kitchen string, tie off every 2-inches being careful not to squeeze the stuffing out of the center.
- Rub outside of stuffed loin with Char Crust spice rub (or your substitution if you do not have this rub).
- Place loin in a roasting pan. Top with sliced onion and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until cooked through or until meat thermometer registers 160°F.
- Remove from oven and allow meat to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Cut into 1 1/2 inch slices and serve.
EASY CARAMELIZED ONION PORK CHOPS
Caramelized onions give the flavor to these easy to make pork chops - yummy! Great with parsley potatoes!
Provided by Pamela Newland
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub chops with 2 teaspoons seasoning salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on each side. Add the onions and water to the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Turn chops over, and add remaining salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until water evaporates and onions turn light to medium brown. Remove chops from pan, and serve with onions on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 691.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
Tips:
- Slice onions thinly and evenly: This will help them caramelize evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the onions from sticking.
- Cook the onions over medium-low heat: This will allow them to caramelize slowly and develop a deep, rich flavor.
- Stir the onions frequently: This will help prevent them from burning and ensure that they caramelize evenly.
- Add a little bit of liquid to the pot: This will help prevent the onions from drying out and burning.
- Be patient: Caramelizing onions takes time, so don't rush the process.
Conclusion:
Caramelized onions are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from savory to sweet. They add a delicious depth of flavor and complexity to any dish. With a little bit of time and effort, you can easily make caramelized onions at home. So next time you're looking for a way to add a special touch to your meal, try caramelizing some onions. You won't be disappointed.
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