Southern Smothered Pork Chops
I was talking with a friend about these pork chops the other day and she mentioned that they don’t eat pork chops very often. Which is too bad because they are so delicious when prepared properly and they are such a nice change from chicken or beef. You don’t have to worry about dry, flavorless pork chops any more with this delicious smothered pork chops recipe! The rich onion gravy is perfect over the pan-fried pork chops served with mashed potatoes or white rice. Or serve your pork chops with some Southern Collard Greens, Moist Cottage Cheese Cornbread, and and a coconut bundt cake or peach cobbler for dessert for a classic Southern meal! But these pan fried pork chops are one of the most comforting approaches to making savory, seasoned pork chops with gravy that are completely wonderful served with rice (or potatoes, or noodles) on the side and some nice, dark green veggies.
Smothered Pork Chop Ingredients
Bone-in Pork Chops Kosher Salt Black Pepper All-purpose Flour Paprika Cayenne Pepper Vegetable Oil Salted Butter Yellow Onion Garlic Chicken Stock Water Worcestershire Sauce
How to Make Smothered Pork Chops
This smothered pork chops recipe is actually very easy to prepare and uses only pantry staples that you already have on hand. It will work with either bone-in or boneless pork chops, although I prefer bone-in because I feel like it adds flavor and helps keep the pork chops tender and moist.
- Start by seasoning the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dredging them in a mixture of flour, paprika, and cayenne pepper. It’s not enough cayenne pepper to make these spicey – it just adds depth of flavor to the pork chops and the gravy that you will love. Don’t discard all of that flour used for dredging. Save some for making the roux to thicken the gravy later on.
- Brown the pork chops in a large skillet with a little oil. This doesn’t take very long since we aren’t cooking the pork chops through at this point. Once they are brown on both sides, set the pork chops on a plate and work on the gravy.
- Saute onions in the same pan that you used for browning the pork chops, adding the garlic towards the end once the onions are soft.
- Push the onions to one side of the pan and make the roux in the other side by melted butter, then sprinkling some of the reserved flour mixture over it and cooking for 5-6 minutes until brown.
- Whisk in chicken broth and water to make the sauce, then add the pork chops back into the pan.
- Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 25-35 minutes (it will depend on the size and thickness of your pork chops) until tender and the gravy has thickened slightly (enough to coat the back of a spoon). Serve with hot rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
What goes well with this Smothered Pork Chops Recipe?
Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes are classic with smothered pork chops. They pair perfectly with the delicious gravy and are a family favorite. Rice: We love these pork chops with white rice, brown rice, or even wild rice. It’s a versatile option that complements the savory flavors of the pork chops and gravy. Veggies: Steamed or roasted vegetables like green beans, broccoli, or asparagus taste great and make this a balanced meal. Homemade Biscuits or Dinner Rolls: Fluffy biscuits or warm, soft dinner rolls are perfect for sopping up the extra gravy. Cornbread: A batch of my homemade cornbread’s slightly sweet flavor and crumbly texture is so good with smothered pork chops! Salad: A crisp, refreshing salad with a tangy vinaigrette can provide a nice contrast to the richness of the pork chops. Braised Greens: Collard greens, kale, or sauteed spinach cooked with bacon or ham hock offer a savory and nutritious side dish that complements the flavors of the pork chops. Applesauce: My family grew up eating applesauce as a side whenever we had pork chops of any sort. The sweetness of applesauce provides a nice contrast to the savory pork chops.
How to store this recipe for Smothered Pork Chops
To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. You can freeze leftovers and reheat in a pan covered with foil in a warm oven until heated through.
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