Description
Smothered pork chops are a classic comfort food that promises to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. Tender, juicy pork chops are enveloped in a rich, savory gravy infused with aromatic garlic and sweet onions. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, serving up nostalgia and flavor in every bite. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice to soak up the delicious gravy, making it a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Remove the chops from the skillet and cover them with foil.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions, stir well for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for about 20 minutes until fully cooked and coated in gravy.
- Serve alongside mashed potatoes or rice for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with gravy (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg