This smothered pork chops recipe is bone-in chops braised under a blanket of onion gravy. It is not baked pork chops or a dry rub.
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Smothered Pork Chops
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 chops 1x
Description
Smothered Pork Chops. From Olivia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Season the chops and sear them in oil until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the onions in the same pan until soft. Stir in flour, then broth, Worcestershire, and thyme.
- Return the chops, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until the meat is 145°F (63°C) and the gravy coats a spoon.
Notes
Do not rush the onions. Pale onions make a thin gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Sear
Brown the chops first. The gravy needs that fond.
Cover
A loose lid steams the onions. A tight lid keeps the gravy.
Doneness
145°F and a short rest. Gray and dry means they went too long.
Gravy
If it is thin, simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 320 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Boneless?
Yes. They cook faster, so check at 15 minutes.
Milk gravy?
This one is broth. A splash of milk at the end is optional.
Storage
Fridge, 3 days. Reheat covered so the chops do not dry out.
Onions
Yellow onions. Sweet onions brown faster, so watch them.