Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions

Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions

1 half stick of butter (1/4 cup)
4 (1/2-inch thick) pork chops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary*
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic

Melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add pork chops. Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until browned (8 to 10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Remove chops to serving platter. Keep warm.Place onions in skillet with pan juices; sprinkle with rosemary. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized (8 to 10 minutes). Stir in garlic; continue cooking until garlic is softened (2 to 3 minutes).Return chops to pan; continue cooking until pork reaches at least 160°F. and is no longer pink (4 to 5 minutes).