Easy Smothered Pork Chops
Juicy, flavorful pork chops smothered in a creamy onion gravy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or Southern comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops:
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk for a lighter option
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Pork Chops:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the pork chops and set aside.
Make the Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to coat.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Smother the Pork Chops:
- Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and tender.
- Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.