Smothered Pork Chops
Smothered Pork Chops are a one-pan, Southern staple featuring thick and juicy pan-fried chops braised in a savory gravy. Best served over fluffy white rice!
Servings: 4
Calories: 496kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (no less than 1" thick)
- 2 ¾ teaspoons Kosher salt, separated
- 1 ¾ teaspoons black pepper, separated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour + 3 tablespoons, separated
- ¼ cup canola or avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, sliced into ¼" rings
- 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Add 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt, ¾ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder in a small bowl and combine. Sprinkle the seasoning over the pork chops and rub all over to adhere.
- Add ¾ cup flour, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, and a ½ teaspoon pepper to a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Add the pork chops to the bag and shake until evenly coated with the flour mixture. Set aside.
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and allow to come to temperature. Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops (taking care not to overcrowd the pan). Sear for about 3 minutes on the first side, until golden brown. Then, flip and sear for an addition 2-3 minutes. Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add the sliced onion. If needed, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté the onions for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour across the onions and stir to combine. Add the chicken broth one big splash at a time, stirring well after each addition. Then, add the cream, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Once the mixture comes to a simmer, nestle the pork chops and their juices to the gravy. Reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Cook the pork chops in the gravy for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through.
Notes
If you do not have a ziplock bag, use a large shallow container and dredge the pork chops on each side.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1711mg | Potassium: 675mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.4mg