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    Pork Chop Recipes

    Published: Sep 21, 2023 Modified: Sep 25, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    You’re going to love my Smothered Pork Chops recipe! They are lightly breaded, tender pork chops simmered in a rich and creamy onion gravy that makes a family meal everyone at the table will love. Pork chop recipes just don’t get any better than this!

    Southern Smothered Pork Chops in a cast iron pan
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    • Smothered Pork Chops
    • What are Smothered Pork Chops
    • Smothered Pork Chops Ingredients
    • Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
    • How to Make Pork Chop Gravy
    • Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven
    • Smothered Pork Chops Recipe Tips
    • Easy Pork Chop Recipes
    • Pork Chops Recipe Temperature
    • Pork Chop Recipes FAQs
    • Pork Chop Cuts
    • Side Dishes for Pork Chops
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    • Pork Chop Recipes – Smothered Pork Chops
    • 💬 Reviews

    Smothered Pork Chops

    I’m excited to share my all-time favorite pork chop recipe – Smothered Pork Chops! There is a reason this is our #1 pork chop recipe. They are just amazing. Run to the store and get the ingredients – they never disappoint!

    The sauce is out of this world and the pork becomes so juicy and tender. Smothered pork chops are a perfect make-ahead meal when entertaining. I love making them early in the day and allowing them to simmer just before guests arrive.

    Oh my goodness!!! Made this tonight. Amazing! The entire family devoured the pork chops and licked their plates clean. I will be making this again 🙂

    Nancy
    Smothered Pork Chops in a cast iron pan with rice and parsley

    What are Smothered Pork Chops

    They’re called “smothered” because of the cooking technique used to make them. Smothering involves cooking your food in the liquid, in a pan with a lid over low heat.
    This is a classic Southern dish and one of the best comfort food recipes ever! Pork loin chops are coated in seasoning and flour, then pan-fried golden-brown and simmered in a rich, creamy onion gravy.

    Smothered Pork Chops Ingredients

    • bone-in pork chops 1-1½ inches thick
    • salt
    • paprika
    • black pepper
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • all-purpose flour divided
    • vegetable oil
    • onion peeled and cut into ¼ inch thick slices
    • cloves of garlic peeled and minced
    • butter
    • chicken broth
    • buttermilk
    • water
    • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

    Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

    1. In a medium bowl, whisk together salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle the mixture liberally over both sides of each pork chop.
      Pork Chops sprinkled with seasoned salt
    2. Set aside some flour to thicken the gravy. Spread out the remaining flour on a large plate. Coat each side of the pork chop in a light layer of flour.
      Pork Chops dusted with flour
    3. Place a deep, 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add vegetable oil. Once the skillet is hot enough, brown the seasoned pork chops on each side until golden, but not cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes per side.
      Pork chops browned in the pan
    4. Remove the pork chops to a plate.

    If you are looking for a super easy pork chop recipe, you can stop here and these pork chops will be delicious. But if you want amazing gravy and an over-the-top eating experience, keep on going!

    The kids and husband absolutely loved this recipe. This one for sure is a keeper.

    Jennifer

    How to Make Pork Chop Gravy

    1. Add sliced yellow onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to caramelize, 10-15 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
    2. Push the onion and garlic to the side of the pan. Add butter in the center of the pan. Once it melts, mix in the remaining flour. Continue to stir until the mixture becomes golden.
      Making the onion gravy
    3. Slowly pour in chicken broth while continuously whisking to remove any lumps, then mix with the onions and garlic and any browned bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
    4. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until it starts to thicken about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in ¼ cup buttermilk and ¼ cup water.
    5. Gently nestle back in the browned pork chops, cover, and continue to simmer over low heat until the pork chops are tender and the thickest part is at least 145°F, 15-25 minutes. The time may vary based on the size of the pork chop.
    6. Remove the skillet from heat, adjust the seasonings as needed, and serve the pork chops warm with the pork chop gravy and a light sprinkling of fresh parsley.

    I tried it! It came out great especially the gravy..I’ve always been challenged when it comes to making gravy but this recipe is actually good🤤 it! ❤️ Going to make it again, the gravy was excellent.

    Trevor

    Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven

    I love making this recipe on the stovetop, but you can also finish them off in the oven instead. I like this idea for a busy weeknight. I will make everything in the morning and finish off this delicious pork chops dish in the oven.

    Place the cast iron pan (or another oven-safe pan) in your oven preheated to 350˚F, after nestling the chops in the gravy. Cook for about 30 minutes, until tender.

    Smothered Pork Chops Recipe Tips

    1. Generously season both sides of your pork chops and adjust the seasoning for the gravy to taste.
    2. Use bone-in chops if possible. You want your chops about 1 to 1½ inches thick. If you’re using boneless chops, watch them while they simmer as they overcook more easily.
    3. I use flour in two parts of this recipe. Once, to flour the chops, and another time to make the roux. Divide the flour out ahead of time to make it easier.
    4. Brown the chops before making the gravy – this adds so much flavor.
    5. Use a deep-side cast iron pan for best results.
    6. If your pork chop gravy gets too thick while simmering, thin it out with just a bit of chicken broth.
    7. Don’t add the buttermilk until after the chicken broth has begun to thicken and the heat is reduced to low.

    This recipe was a hit with my family! I’m glad I tried because it’s the best meal I’ve made in a very long time & everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing.

    Annette on Pinterest

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    Pork Chops Recipe Temperature

    When they’re ready, pork chops should be cooked to 145°F at the thickest part of the chop. Always use a meat thermometer for the best results.

    You always want to check your pork chops to make sure they are properly cooked. When using the smothered method, it will not be a problem but I am a believer in always using a meat thermometer to check.

    Size of Pork ChopPork Chops Cooking Time (Simmering)
    ½-inch thick boneless pork chops12 minutes or until internally 145°F
    1-inch thick boneless pork chops17 minutes or until internally 145°F
    1½-inch thick boneless pork chops23 minutes or until internally 145°F
    ½-inch thick bone-in pork chops15 minutes or until internally 145°F
    1-inch thick bone-in pork chops20 minutes or until internally 145°F
    1½-inch thick bone-in pork chops25 minutes or until internally 145°F

    Pork Chop Recipes FAQs

    How do you cook pork chops so they aren’t tough?

    That is the beauty of this dish. “Smothering” the pork chops, or slow cooking the pork chops in the sauce, results in the most tender pork chops. This is absolutely my favorite thing about this recipe, you never have to worry about the pork chops being tough.

    How long can pork chops stay in the fridge?

    Pork Chops will stay fresh in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

    Pork Chop Cuts

    There are four different cuts of pork chops. The most preferable is the center-cut rib chop.

    • Rib Chop: This is the best cut of the pork chop. The cut comes from the rib section and typically has the bone along one side. It is very tender and makes for the juiciest pork chops.
    • Loin Chop: This cut has a t-bone in it. The loin chop has two different kinds of meat on it. The darker loin meat on one side and tenderloin meat on the other side. It is perfect if you want to try two types of meat in one chop.
    • Boneless Chop: It is the leanest cut of pork. It is delicious but you have to be careful because it is very easy to overcook this cut. It easily dries out as it has very little fat, and connective tissue, and doesn’t have any bones. Cooked properly though, boneless pork chops are amazing.
    • Shoulder Chop: This is my least favorite cut of pork chop. They are flavorful, but also have a lot of gristle and bones. The shoulder chop is best when braised.

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    Southern Smothered Pork Chops with rice and gravy on a white plate

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    Southern smothered pork chops in a cast iron skillet

    Pork Chop Recipes – Smothered Pork Chops

    Isabel Laessig
    Look no further for your favorite pork chop recipes! This recipe for Southern Smothered Pork Chops is delicious. Seasoned and lightly breaded pork chops are simmered in a rich and creamy onion gravy until tender.
    4.74 from 260 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
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    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 430 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tsp. salt
    • 1½ tsp. paprika
    • ¾ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ tsp. garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp. onion powder
    • 3-4 thick cut, bone-in pork chops 1-1½ inches thick
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour divided
    • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
    • 1 large yellow onion peeled and cut into ¼ inch thick slices
    • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
    • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • ¼ cup buttermilk
    • ¼ cup water
    • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tsp. salt, 1½ tsp. paprika, ¾ tsp. black pepper, ½ tsp. garlic powder, and ¼ tsp. onion powder.
      Sprinkle the mixture liberally over both sides of each pork chop (3 to 4 pork chops).
      Pork Chops sprinkled with seasoned salt
    • Set aside 3 Tbsp. flour from ¾ cups flour to thicken the gravy.
      Spread out the remaining flour on a large plate. Coat each side of the pork chop in a light layer of the flour.
      Pork Chops dusted with flour
    • Place a deep, 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil.
      Once the skillet is hot enough, brown the seasoned pork chops on each side until golden, but not cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops to a plate.
      Pork chops browned in the pan
    • Add 1 large sliced yellow onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to caramelize, 10-15 minutes.
      Stir in 3 cloves peeled and minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
      Push the onion and garlic to the side of the pan. Add 2 Tbsp. butter in the center of the pan. Once it melts, mix in the remaining 3 Tbsp. flour. Continue to stir until the mixture becomes golden.
      Making the onion gravy
    • Slowly pour in 2 cups chicken broth while continuously whisking to remove any lumps, then mix with the onions and garlic and any browned bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
      Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until it starts to thicken, about 15 minutes.
      Reduce heat to low and whisk in ¼ cup buttermilk and ¼ cup water. Gently nestle back in the browned pork chops, cover, and continue to simmer over low heat until the pork chops are tender and the thickest part is at least 145°F, 15-25 minutes.
      The time may vary based on the size of the pork chop.
      Smothered Pork Chops in a cast iron pan with rice and parsley
    • Remove the skillet from heat, adjust the seasonings as needed, and serve the pork chops warm with the pork chop gravy and a light sprinkling of fresh parsley.
      Southern Smothered Pork Chops with rice and gravy on a white plate

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    Notes

    • Make sure the pork chops are bone-in pork chops. 
    • Don’t skip the step of browning the pork chops before making the gravy! It adds so much flavor.
    • If the gravy thickens too much while simmering, thin it out with a little water.
    • The cooking time on the pork chops may vary based on their size. You want the thickest part to be at least 145˚F.
    • Don’t add the buttermilk until after the chicken broth has begun to thicken and the heat has been reduced to low. Overheating and boiling the buttermilk can cause it to separate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1455mgPotassium: 618mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Genie says

      April 30, 2023 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      Those were the best pork chops ever. Easy to follow instructions and is now in my recipe forever book

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        May 03, 2023 at 4:16 pm

        This makes me so happy to hear, Genie. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Kristin D McCarty says

      June 26, 2023 at 11:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing! I made it tonight. Like a lot of people I searched for a different recipe and found this. I cooked wide noodles with it and carrots. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        June 28, 2023 at 12:55 pm

        Kristin, I am so happy to hear this. That sounds like a wonderful pairing! Thank you very much for your comment!

        Reply
    3. Susan Williams says

      August 14, 2023 at 2:02 am

      5 stars
      Truly delicious😋. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        August 14, 2023 at 11:55 am

        Thank you very much, Susan! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Amanda says

      August 18, 2023 at 8:24 pm

      This was hands down the best porkchops. My husband is a pork chop junkie and he said he would wash the dishes everyday if I made these. Thank you

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        August 31, 2023 at 12:58 pm

        That’s amazing, Amanda! I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Elizabeth says

      August 26, 2023 at 11:25 pm

      Hello, thank you for this recipe. I added some white wine and it is delicious. My husband will love it. I just finished it. I will serve it with some mashed potatoes and tomatoe and lettuce salad. Perfect. I will let you know what he and my son say. You saved my day.

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        August 31, 2023 at 12:33 pm

        Hi Elizabeth! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and am excited to hear you’re serving it for your family, too! Hope they love it as well. Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Clive Lane says

      August 29, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      could I use half and half in place of the buttermilk?

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        August 31, 2023 at 12:31 pm

        Hi Clive! You could definitely use half and half in place of the buttermilk. The taste will differ slightly, but it shouldn’t make too significant of a difference. Enjoy!

        Reply
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