Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops are not for the faint hearted. If you’re a fan of juicy, succulent pan-fried pork chops, you will LOVE this tasty recipe! So versatile, you can serve them with anything… think Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Mashed Cauliflower for a lower carb option, or white rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

A Southern classic comfort food, crispy coated pork chops smothered in a rich onion gravy makes this a feast you will keep coming back to! The best way to eat a chop is with an abundance of sauce, and trust us when we say this recipe does not skimp on the gravy. If you LOVE pork and you’re always on the hunt for a lip-smacking recipe, then this smothered pork chops recipe is for you! Serve them next to some Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes and some Sautéed Green Beans or Snap Peas on the side for a splash of green, and if you don’t want to leave anything to waste, soak up the remaining sauce with one of our Easy Soft Dinner Rolls.

HOW DO YOU MAKE SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS?

SEASON bone-in or boneless pork chops and dredge each in flour. Keep about 1-2 tablespoons of the flour to use later in the gravy.FRY chops in oil and butter to get the best, golden brown coating and flavours. If they don’t all fit in your skillet to cook them in a single layer, you will need to cook them in batches.REMOVE chops from the pan and tent with foil to keep warm so you can make your onion gravy!

ONION GRAVY

SAUTÉ onion slices until soft and caramelized. This takes about 10 minutes. If the pan becomes too dry, add in about 1 tablespoon of chicken broth.ADD garlic, thyme and 1 tablespoon of the remaining flour to the pan. Cook the flour in the pan to toast it and dissolve it, which ensures your gravy doesn’t have a floury aftertaste.POUR in some chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan = FLAVOUR! WHISK in the buttermilk or heavy (thickened) cream. SIMMER and return your chops to the pan, then SMOTHER them in the sauce and let it all simmer together until the pork is completely cooked through and the gravy is beautifully thickened.

WHAT SIDES GO WITH PORK CHOPS

Buttermilk cornbread is always a tasty pairing with anything that features pork. Or crusty French baguette or a slice of Artisan bread for a milder flavour. Add a cooked green veggie like buttery sautéed green beans or baked asparagus to your plate and you have a hearty, balanced meal.