Onion-Herbed Pork Chops With Parmesan

This is one of my favorite recipes for pork. I was inpired for the method by an article in a cooking magazine and then made it my own. The flavors are great and it really a fairly easy dish to make. Switch around the herbs and flavors, I always try something new and switch between fresh and dried herbs. I know 2 whole onions sounds like a lot for 4 servings, but they cook down and are the carrier of all of the flavor, after trying it you will probably increase it to 3! Use any kind of breadcrumbs you like, I love to make my own from whole-wheat bread and it tastes great. I truly believe it is a meal your family or friends will love to eat!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 porkchops

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter, divided
• 2  medium onions
• 1⁄3 cup  chicken stock
• 1  teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1  teaspoon fresh sage
• 4  large  pork chops
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Dice the onions.
2. In a saute pan melt a small dab butter and saute the onion until starting to turn clear. This should take about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the broth and herbs and bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile season the chops with salt {and pepper if desired}. In another saute` pan, brown the chops in a little bit of butter, do not cook through.
5. Prepare a baking dish by spraying with nonstick spray.
6. Put a small bit of the onion mixture down for each of the 4 chops, then place the chops on top. Place the remaining onion mixture on top of each of the chops.
7. Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over top. Melt 1 T. of butter and drizzle over the top. Bake at 400 degrees, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until juices run clear.