Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops have been rocking our family dinners lately. It’s not some fancy-pants restaurant recipe but, oh man, those pork chops bathed in rich, velvety gravy are like a warm, comforting hug. There’s something about the savory sauce soaking into every bite of tender meat that transforms an ordinary weeknight into something a bit magical. If you’re not drooling yet, just wait until you smell it cooking.

The first time I made this dish, my husband kept poking his head into the kitchen, stealing “just one more” taste of the simmering gravy. It’s quickly become one of those recipes you crave when the weather cools down or when you need a food-induced hug. It’s not just dinner; it’s a reminder that delicious can be comfortable, and family favorites don’t have to come from the pages of a gourmet magazine.

How to Make It

Picture this: You start by searing the pork chops for that caramelized goodness. Get ’em all nice and golden, and then let the onions do their sweet, savory thing in the pan. Deglaze with a splash of chicken broth—feels fancy, right? Now, the fun part: everything simmers together! The magic happens while your kitchen fills with that irresistible aroma.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Pork Chops: Bone-in or boneless. Bone-in gives more flavor, but both work. Watch out for thickness; aim for consistency, or they cook unevenly.
– Onions: Sweet onions for… wait for it… sweetness. Don’t skip this. They’re the backbone of your sauce!
– Flour: Thicker gravy? Yes, please. But keep stirring, or it clumps. Been there, regretted that.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Sear the pork chops until golden on both sides.
2. Remove them and toss some sliced onions into the pan.
3. Cook the onions until they’re lovely and caramelized.
4. Sprinkle in flour, stirring to avoid lump city.
5. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring like you mean it.
6. Return pork chops to the pan and let the magic simmer.

What to Serve It With

✔Tips & Mistakes

✔Storage Tips

Got leftovers? Pop them in an airtight container, store in the fridge, and they’re good for about three days. Cold for breakfast isn’t weird—it’s yummy. If you plan to freeze, go for it, just make sure the gravy is reheated gently to avoid separation.

✔Variations and Substitutions

If you’re outta chicken broth, vegetable broth or beef broth work too. No onions? Try shallots—fancy, right, but it works! And if you need a gluten-free version, swap out that flour for cornstarch. Cooking is about creativity as much as it is about adapting with what you’ve got.

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Smothered Pork Chops

Delicious tender pork chops smothered in a rich onion gravy, perfect for a comforting dinner.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt divided
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ▢ 1 large onion sliced
• ▢ 2 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 1 cup milk whole or 2%
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Season the pork chops with 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper on both sides.
• Coat each pork chop evenly with the flour mixture seasoned with remaining salt.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions. Cook until onions are soft and caramelized, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in remaining flour from coating, cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
• Return pork chops to skillet, cover and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until cooked through and gravy thickens.
• Serve hot, smothered with the onion gravy.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh thyme or rosemary to the gravy while simmering.