Baked Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Smoked Gouda from Betty Rosbottom - Cooking by the Book

Ingredients

• 8 lean center-cut pork chops, cut ¾-1 inch thick (7 -8 ounces each), trimmed of excess fat
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil ( divided), plus more if needed
• 8 cups sliced onions
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 teaspoons chopped garlic
• About 4 cups beef broth, plus more if needed
• ¾ cup ( 3 ounces) grated smoked Gouda (grated with rind)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish