Smothered Pork Chops
When life calls for comfort food, nothing quite hits the spot like old-fashioned Smothered Pork Chops! Thick bone-in pork chops are boldly seasoned and seared before being finished in a rich, creamy gravy.
Servings 6
Calories 402kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 4-6 Bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
- 3 Tbsp Butter divided
- 1 Medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1/4 Cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Cups Chicken broth
- 1 Cup Whole milk
Instructions
- Mix the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then season both sides of each pork chop. Save any extra seasoning for later.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer them to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the same skillet.
- Add the sliced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Season the gravy with the leftover seasoning.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened.
- Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices to the skillet and spoon the gravy over them.
- Cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and plenty of gravy spooned over the top, then garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired.
Notes
Storing:
These smothered pork chops can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
These smothered pork chops can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg