Fall Apart Pork Chops
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Fall Apart Pork Chops, a dish that promises tender, flavor-packed meat coated in a rich, creamy sauce. Bone-in pork chops are seasoned with a savory blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then seared to golden perfection before being slow-simmered for hours in a luscious sauce made with caramelized onions, chicken stock, heavy cream, and fresh thyme. This melt-in-your-mouth recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, and pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. With minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking, this recipe delivers irresistible, fall-apart tenderness that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and set them aside.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Dredge each pork chop in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture for later.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer the seared pork chops to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Sprinkle the reserved tablespoon of flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Gradually stir in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the heavy cream and fresh thyme, stirring until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Transfer the seared pork chops back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the pork chops simmer for 2-3 hours, or until they are tender and practically falling off the bone.
Remove the thyme sprigs and serve the pork chops with their sauce spooned over the top. Pair with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.4 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.6 g | 413% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 758 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 3076 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 220.9 g | 442% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2946 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
