Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops is a comforting Southern dish featuring juicy pork chops cooked in a rich, savory gravy made with onions, garlic, and sometimes mushrooms. The dish is slow-cooked or pan-fried, allowing the flavors to meld together for a tender, flavorful bite. It’s often served with mashed potatoes, rice, or cornbread to soak up the delicious gravy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 4 Yield
Calories 529 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick, bone-in
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Put the flour in a shallow platter and add the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove any moisture and then dredge them in the seasoned flour; shaking off the excess.
  • Heat a large saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil. When the oil is nice and hot, lay the pork chops in the pan in a single layer and fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the pan and add a little sprinkle of seasoned flour to the pan drippings. Mix the flour into the fat to dissolve and then pour in the chicken broth in. Let the liquid cook down for 5 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly. Stir in the buttermilk to make a creamy gravy and return the pork chops to the pan, covering them with the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until the pork is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 608mgSugar: 3g
Keyword Smothered Pork Chops
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