Smothered Pork Chops

Here’s a classic Southern-style recipe for Smothered Pork Chops — juicy pork chops cooked low and slow in a rich, savory onion gravy. Perfect comfort food!

🍽️🥩 Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or bacon grease

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream

• 1 tsp dried thyme or sage (optional)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prepare Pork Chops:
   Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Dredge each chop in flour, shaking off excess.

2. Brown Pork Chops:
   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides until golden (3-4 minutes per side). Remove chops and set aside.

3. Cook Onions:
   In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook until soft and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute.

4. Make Gravy:
   Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over onions, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Add thyme or sage if using. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

5. Smother Pork Chops:
   Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes until pork chops are tender and cooked through.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite veggies.

📝 Tips:

• For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce to the gravy.

• If you like thicker gravy, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir in near the end.

• Leftovers make great sandwiches!