Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
469 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Description
Smothered Pork Chops Recipe begins with seasoning thick-cut, bone-in pork chops with sea salt and black pepper. The chops are browned in a hot pan with neutral oil and butter, which develops a caramelized crust. After resting the meat, the pan is used to cook sliced yellow onions until lightly browned, then garlic is added. Flour is stirred in to form a roux, then chicken or beef stock is added and cooked until thickened into a gravy. The pork chops return to the pan to warm through, and heavy cream is stirred in for richness. Optional minced fresh herbs finish the dish.
The pork chops become tender and infused with the savory onion-garlic gravy, which has a creamy consistency balanced by the slight sweetness of the caramelized onions. The method of searing and then simmering in gravy ensures a flavorful and moist result.
This dish can be served with mashed potatoes and green beans or other side vegetables, complementing the creamy, well-seasoned gravy and tender pork. It provides a filling and satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
The recipe allows for using chicken, beef, or a combination of stocks, and it can be made up to an hour ahead, kept warm in the gravy. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months. Reheat gently to preserve moisture and texture. Double thick-cut bone-in pork chops yield the best flavor but can be substituted with other cuts like pork loin or tenderloin.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops thick-cut bone-in
- 1 ½ tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter cut into chunks, unsalted
- 3 yellow onion peeled, thickly sliced, medium size
- 3 garlic finely minced cloves
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 32 ounces chicken stock beef stock, or combination of both
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the pork chops well on each side with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
- Add the oil into a large frying or cast-iron pan over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke.
- Next add in the pork chops and butter and turn the heat down to medium-high and cook for 3-4 minutes or until very browned.
- Turn the pork over, baste, and cook for another 3-4 minutes and set aside.
- In the same pan turn the heat down to medium and add in the onions and cook for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Next, stir in the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the flour until completely mixed in and then add in the stock and turn the heat up slightly to medium-high and cook until it becomes thick like gravy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pork chops back in the pan to heat them up and finish by stirring in the heavy cream.
- Garnish with optional finely minced fresh parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
Notes
- You can prepare the pork chops up to one hour in advance by keeping them warmed in the gravy over low heat.
- Store leftovers covered in gravy in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for as long as three months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat pork chops and gravy slowly over medium-low heat or in the microwave to keep them moist.
- Feel free to use chicken stock, beef stock, or a mixture depending on your preference.
- Thick-cut bone-in pork chops are preferred for maximal flavor but you may substitute thinner cuts or pork loin.
- These pork chops pair well with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 879mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 306IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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