Paleo Classic Pork Skillet Dinner

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

Bone-in pork chops get a bold rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper before a hard sear in olive oil, locking in a deep golden crust. Thinly sliced onions cook down in the same skillet until soft and caramelized at the edges, then garlic, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme come together into a savory pan sauce you scrape right up off the browned bits. The chops go back in to finish gently until perfectly juicy, soaking up all that flavor before a short rest and a spoonful of onions and sauce over the top. It's a one-skillet dinner with real depth of flavor and minimal cleanup, finished with a scatter of fresh parsley for brightness. This is a satisfying, protein-forward dish that fits neatly into a Paleo kitchen, no fuss required to get it on the table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 bone-in pork chops (about ¾ inch thick, 6–8 oz each)
1 tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, or ½ tsp dried thyme

For serving

1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then season both sides of each chop evenly with the spice mixture.
2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, until the underside is deep golden brown and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 3 minutes more.

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