SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Here’s a delicious and comforting Smothered Pork Chops recipe — tender pork chops simmered in a rich, savory onion gravy. Great with mashed potatoes or rice.

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🍽️ Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

🕒 Total Time: ~1 hour

🍳 Servings: 4

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🧂 Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)

• 3 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp flour (for gravy)

• 2 cups chicken broth

• ½ tsp thyme (optional)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Season the Pork Chops:

   • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.

   • Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

2. Dredge & Brown:

   • Lightly dredge pork chops in flour (shake off excess).

   • Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté Onions:

   • In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.

   • Add butter and sliced onions. Cook 8–10 minutes until soft and golden.

   • Add garlic and sauté 1 more minute.

4. Make Gravy:

   • Sprinkle in 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.

   • Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.

   • Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Smother & Simmer:

   • Return pork chops to the pan.

   • Spoon gravy over the top.

   • Cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until pork chops are tender.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Mashed potatoes

• Rice or buttered noodles

• Green beans or steamed broccoli

• Cornbread

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Would you like a version for slow cooker or oven too?