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Smothered Pork Chops: A Comforting Family Favorite Recipe

Smothered Pork Chops
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Juicy bone-in pork chops slow-cooked in a velvety onion and mushroom gravy until fork-tender. This comforting one-pan meal is perfect over mashed potatoes or rice!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick, about 2 lbs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (divided)
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chops: Pat dry pork chops. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; rub on both sides. Dredge in ¼ cup flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Sear chops: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Brown chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make gravy: In same skillet, cook onions and mushrooms 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup flour; stir 1 minute.
  4. Simmer: Gradually whisk in broth, scraping browned bits. Add Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf. Return chops to skillet.
  5. Cook covered: Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes until chops are tender (145°F internal temp).
  6. Finish: Stir in cream. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes until gravy thickens. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For extra tender chops: Braise 90 minutes for fall-off-the-bone texture
  • Gluten-free option: Use ½ cup cornstarch instead of flour
  • Slow cooker method: After searing, cook on LOW 6-8 hours
  • Flavor boost: Deglaze with ¼ cup white wine before adding broth
  • Storage: Tastes even better next day – keeps refrigerated 3 days

Nutrition

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