Southern Smothered Pork Chops
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Southern Smothered Pork Chops
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Smothered pork chops with buttermilk gravy is a true taste of the south.
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Ingredients
- 4 large bone in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ¾ cups (414mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk
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Instructions
- Season pork chops and set side.
- Heat oil in a skillet and brown pork chops for about 4 minutes on both sides.
- Remove from skillet and set aside and drain any excess oil.
- Next scrape the bottom of the skillet to dislodge all the awesome browned bits and add the onion and saute for about 7 minutes until tender.
- Then stir in the minced garlic and creole seasoning and cook till fragrant for 1 minute.
- Add in the cornstarch, stirring with spatula constantly while cooking for 2-3 minutes, until the flour changes to a rich toffee color.
- Next, stir in the reduced-sodium chicken broth and buttermilk. Mix together, making sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet so the cornstarch and brown bits get combined into the liquid.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 12 minutes until it thickened.
- Add the pork chops back in and simmer for a further 10 minutes (or so), until the pork chops are very tender and the sauce has thickened further.
- Switch off the heat, adjust the seasonings, and serve.
Notes
- For the best results use thick-cut pork chops, as thinner pork chops will cook too fast and become rubbery.
- Thicker pork chops will take a little bit more time to cook.
- You can make this with boneless pork chops, but you would need to cook this a few minutes less.
- Use a meat thermometer. Always check the internal temperature of each pork chop to ensure the center of the meat reaches 145 degrees F / 63 degrees C.
- Make it sweet - This is a buttermilk gravy that has a very slight tang, which works well with pork chops. If you prefer a sweeter pork chop gravy, you can add some brown sugar or honey. Or you can use half and half instead of the buttermilk.
- Add a different flavor to suit your taste.
- Thicken it – If your gravy is too thin, make a roux in another saucepan and add it to the gravy and cook it some more.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
- There are 10 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
741mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
264IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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