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You’re going to love my Pork Chops recipes! These Smothered Pork Chops are lightly breaded, tender pork chops simmered in a rich and creamy onion gravy that make a family meal everyone at the table will love. Pork chop recipes just don’t get any better than this!
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- How to Cook Pork Chops
- How to make Pork Chop Gravy
- Southern Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven
- Smothered Pork Chops Recipe Tips
- Pork Chops Recipes FAQs
- Pork Chops Temperature
- Side Dishes for Pork Chops
- What to Do with Leftover Pork Chops
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Best Pork Chop Recipes
I love feeding my family pork chops for so many reasons. They are always a hit any time I make them.
- They are so easy to prepare
- They are amazingly delicious
- They make you feel like you can cook restaurant-quality food at home
- These recipes are inexpensive yet they are out of this world tasty
- Pork chop dinner ideas are perfect when entertaining
Here are my favorite recipes for pork chops using various cooking methods.
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops I am always amazed at how this simple recipe creates the most amazing flavors. It is delicious all on its own or you can add the Dijon Mustard Sauce for a truly gourmet meal!
- Sous Vide Pork Chops It doesn’t get any easier than this recipe. The sous vide makes the most amazingly juicy pork chops while you are at work and all you have to do is finish them off in the frying pan or oven right before serving.
- Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy There is something magical about the combination of pork chops and mushroom gravy. Super easy but you will feel like you are eating at a restaurant when you prepare this dish.
- Baked Pork Chops with Apples are Comfort food at its best! Apples and mushrooms are a match made in heaven for the perfect sweet and salty combination of flavors. Try it once and you will be making this dish over and over again!
- Pork Chops on the Grill This recipe is super easy and amazingly delicious. It is on our weekly rotation and my family loves it.
- Air Fryer Pork Chops Super easy to make, tender inside, crispy outside! These air fryer pork chops are even more delicious with a sauce such as a light gravy.
Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
This is hands down my favorite pork chop recipe. 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 🙂
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How to Cook Pork Chops
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
How to make Pork Chop Gravy
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Oh, how I love this creamy onion gravy! It is so rich and decadent and pairs perfectly with pork chops. It’s easy to make gravy using a roux and onions. This is one of the best Sunday dinner ideas! So easy and amazingly tasty!
Southern 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
- Generously season both sides of your pork chops and adjust the seasoning for the gravy to taste.
- 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.
- 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.
- Brown the chops before making the gravy – this adds so much flavor.
- Use a deep-side cast iron pan for best results.
- If your pork chop gravy gets too thick while simmering, thin it out with just a bit of chicken broth.
- Don’t add the buttermilk until after the chicken broth has begun to thicken and the heat is reduced to low.
Pork Chops Recipes FAQs
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.
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.
Pork Chops will stay fresh in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
The best way to see if pork chops are bad is by smelling and looking at them. If they have a sour smell, slimy texture and grayish color, they are bad.
Pork Chops 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 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.
Side Dishes for Pork Chops
If you’re wondering what to serve with pork chops, we have so many delicious sides to choose from! This is one of the best Southern Sunday dinner ideas – we know you will love it.
You should also try my Grilled Pork Butt or Smoked Pork Butt! They are both amazing!
What to Do with Leftover Pork Chops
- Pork Tacos
- Pork Nachos
- Pork Flatbread Pizza
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Philly Pork Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce
- Pork Fried Rice
Readers vote this the best pork chop recipe!
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.
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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 on Pinterest
I tried it! It came out amazing! With some mashed potatoes and green beans! Yum!
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Equipment
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
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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Re_birth of_SLICK says
I just finished making this with greens and Mac n cheese. I pretty much followed the instructions and it came out perfect. I didn’t use the buttermilk or butter because I used bacon fat I had from breakfast. That gave it sooo much flavor. Thank you.
Ra_Autum_Ankh says
Bacon fat for those that use it, is a great replacement for butter and also makes the perfect seasoning and creamer for sauces. Great idea. I also have done this dish and I am proud of the completion of this dish.
Peace be upon all that reads, makes, or taste this dish.
Em Beitel says
We’re so glad you enjoy the dish! Using bacon fat is a great idea! Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Precious says
So delicious me & my husband loved this recipe 🙌 goes perfectly with some mashed potatoes & steamed veggies!
Em Beitel says
That’s awesome, Precious! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! We greatly appreciate it and are so happy you and your husband enjoy it.