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A white plate with Smothered Pork Chops in creamy gravy, served alongside mashed potatoes topped with gravy. Fresh rosemary garnish is on the plate. Utensils, extra mashed potatoes, and salt and pepper shakers are nearby.
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Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops are seared in a large skillet then cooked in a creamy sauce. The ingredients are simple and make a delicious weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $12.69, $3.17 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Season 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick) with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme on both sides.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add 2 large thinly sliced onions to the same skillet. Cook the onions for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized.
  • Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the onions and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly pour in 1½ cups chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Stir in ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 bay leaf.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  • Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Serve hot, spooning the onion gravy over the pork chops.

Notes

If the gravy is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
Taste the gravy before returning the pork chops to the skillet and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
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