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Smothered Pork Chops

Juicy Smothered Pork Chops seared and cooked in a rich onion gravy is a delicious and easy dinner recipe. Perfect for any night of the week! Not for the faint hearted, you can serve them with anything.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

PORK CHOPS:
  • 1 pound bone-in pork chops about ¾-1 inch thick.
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
FOR GRAVY:
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch salt a pinch to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth divided
  • ¾ cup buttermilk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon flat-leaf parsley fresh and chopped for garnish

Instructions

FOR PORK CHOPS
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  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove any moisture. Season pork chops with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, seasoning salt, pepper and olive oil.
  2. Dredge each chop in the flour; shake off the excess and KEEP THE REMAINING FLOUR.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet or pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the pork chops in a single layer on each side until golden browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove pork chops from the pan and keep warm.
FOR GRAVY
  1. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add in sliced onions and add a pinch of salt. Cook while stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. (Add in 1 tablespoon of the chicken broth if the pan becomes too dry.)
  3. Add the garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of the remaining flour to the pan. Mix the flour into the onions and cook to dissolve, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid reduce and thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
  6. Whisk in the buttermilk (or cream) and simmer for 1-2 minutes until thick and creamy.
  7. Return the pork chops to the pan. Coat them in the sauce and let simmer until the pork is completely cooked through, about 5 minutes (or until the pork is cooked to your desired doneness). (The sauce will continue to thicken due the coating on the pork. If too thick, add a little cream or broth to thin out until reaching your desired consistency.)
  8. Taste test and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with the chopped parsley before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

  • *FOR BONELESS PORK CHOPS
  • Reduce searing time to about 2 minutes per side and finish cooking them in the sauce. Be very careful not to overcook or dry out your pork chops as they become tough and chewy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 825mg (34%) Potassium 475mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 387IU (8%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

% Daily Value*

Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 825mg 34%
Potassium 475mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 387IU 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.