Smothered Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
Step 1 – Season flour
In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Step 2 – Coat pork chops
Dredge each pork chop in the seasoned flour. Shake off excess. Reserve the leftover flour.
Step 3 – Brown pork chops
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Step 4 – Cook onions
In the same skillet, add sliced onions. Cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and slightly browned.
Step 5 – Make gravy
Sprinkle 2 tbsp of the leftover seasoned flour over the onions. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in broth while stirring. Add Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened (about 3–4 minutes). Stir in heavy cream if using.
Step 6 – Smother pork chops
Return pork chops to the skillet. Spoon gravy over them. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes until pork chops are tender.
Step 7 – Serve
Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Pro Tip
Do not skip browning the pork chops first. That step adds deep flavor to the gravy.