Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
463 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by drying thick boneless pork chops and seasoning them with salt and pepper, then coating them with some of the flour before searing in olive oil to develop a golden crust and reach safe internal temperature of 145°F. The pan is then used to sauté sliced mushrooms and onions until soft and lightly browned, which enhances their natural sweetness and umami.
Italian seasoning is added with salt and pepper to the vegetables, then the reserved flour is sprinkled in to create a roux-like base when chicken stock is poured in and stirred, scraping the pan's fond. Finally, the cream is added to produce a smooth and flavorful sauce that thickens around the pork chops, smothering them with moisture and taste.
This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce, making for a filling and comforting meal.
For thicker or bone-in chops, reduce heat after searing and cook longer to ensure proper doneness without overbrowning. Monitoring internal temperature helps achieve moist pork without dryness.
Ingredients
- 4 inch thick pork chops see notes, boneless
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 10 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- ½ cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Dry the pork chops well with paper towels, then season both sides with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl and coat the pork chops in flour. SAVE THE REMAINING FLOUR.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear them for 3 minutes. Flip them over and sear them for another 3 minutes or until they are golden on the outside and have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the pork chops from the pan.
- If there is less than a tablespoon of oil left in the pan, add a little splash. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the Italian seasoning and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper to the pan. Sprinkle the reserved flour over the top and mix it into the mushrooms. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and stir, scraping up any of the browned bits on the bottom of the pan, until it thickens. Add the cream and season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Put the pork chops and any accumulated juices back into the pan and let them warm for one minute.
Notes
- If using pork chops thicker than 1 inch or bone-in, lower the heat after browning and cook longer to reach internal 145°F without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 918mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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