🍖 Smothered Pork Chops – Tender, Juicy, Covered in Gravy
Smothered pork chops are a true comfort dish—pan-seared chops slow-simmered in rich onion gravy until they’re fork-tender and packed with flavor. 😋
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the pork chops:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp oil
For the gravy:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (or beef broth)
- Optional: mushrooms or a splash of cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Season & dredge
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
- Lightly coat with flour
2. Sear
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Cook chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden
- Remove and set aside
3. Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter
- Add onions (and mushrooms if using), cook until soft and browned
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes
- Slowly add broth, stirring until smooth and thick
4. Smother
- Return pork chops to the skillet
- Spoon gravy over them
- Cover and simmer 20–30 minutes until tender
🍽️ Serve With
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Rice or gravy-soaked biscuits
- Green beans or collard greens
🔥 Tips
- Low and slow cooking makes chops tender
- Bone-in chops give more flavor
- Add a splash of cream for extra richness
If you want, I can give you a Southern-style smothered pork chops recipe with extra thick gravy or a quick skillet version that’s ready faster 🍖🔥.
