Comforting Southern-Style Smothered Pork Chops Made Easy

Enjoy heartwarming Comforting Southern-Style Smothered Pork Chops, tender pork enveloped in a savory gravy with caramelized onions and garlic.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 chops

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pork Chops

4 pieces Pork Chops Bone-in for more robust flavor or chicken for lighter option.

For the Gravy

1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for lighter taste.
1 medium Onion Shallots can be used for a mellower flavor.
3 cloves Garlic Can substitute garlic powder in smaller amounts.
2 tablespoons Flour Use cornstarch for gluten-free option.

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Oil Olive oil or ghee recommended.
1 tablespoon Butter

For Creaminess

1/2 cup Buttermilk Sour cream can also be used; regular milk with vinegar or lemon juice mimics buttermilk.

Equipment

Large Skillet

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour.
Heat oil in a skillet, sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove.
Lower heat, add butter and onions to skillet, cook until caramelized, then add minced garlic.
Sprinkle flour over onions, stir and cook for 2 minutes, whisk in chicken broth, simmer until gravy thickens.
Return pork chops to skillet, cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
Stir in buttermilk or sour cream, adjust seasoning, then serve topped with gravy and garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chopCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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