Smothered Pork Chops
Golden seared chops buried under a rich onion gravy, the Southern comfort classic that begs for mashed potatoes.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 2 onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops 4 minutes per side until deep golden. Move to a plate.
- 3
Slice the onions thin, add to the same skillet, and cook over medium heat until soft and browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and thyme for 1 minute.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stir for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the chicken stock until smooth.
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream, return the chops and their juices to the pan, cover, and simmer gently until the pork reaches 145°F, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Taste the gravy, adjust salt and pepper, and serve the chops smothered with plenty of onions and sauce.
