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pork chops à la grand-mère

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

This is a French-Canadian dish from Canadianliving.com.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For pork chops à la grand-mère

  • 4
    bone-in pork loin centre-cut chops (about 1-inch/2.5 cm thick)
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt (4 ml)
  • 3/4 tsp
    pepper (4 ml)
  • 3 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil (45 ml)
  • 2 lb
    onions, about 5 (907 g)
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, chopped (60 ml)
  • 1/4 tsp
    granulated sugar (1 ml)
  • 2 tsp
    white wine vinegar (10 ml)
  • 2 lb
    yukon gold potatoes, peeled (907 g)
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme (2 ml)
  • 3/4 c
    sodium-reduced chicken broth (175 ml)

How To Make pork chops à la grand-mère

  • 1
    Sprinkle chops with 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each of the salt and pepper.
  • 2
    In large skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat.
  • 3
    In batches, brown chops, about 6 minutes. Transfer to plate. Drain any fat from pan.
  • 4
    In food processor with slicing blade, cut onions into 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick slices.
  • 5
    In same skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat; cook onions, parsley, sugar and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each of the remaining salt and pepper, stirring often, until onions are golden, about 20 minutes. Stir in vinegar.
  • 6
    Meanwhile, in food processor, slice potatoes.
  • 7
    In 12-cup (3 L) casserole, toss potatoes with thyme and remaining oil, salt and pepper.
  • 8
    Pour broth over top. Place pork chops and any juices on potatoes; cover with onions.
  • 9
    Cover and bake in 425F (220C) oven until potatoes are tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • 10
    Uncover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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