Super Tender Smothered Pork Chops
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Super Tender Smothered Pork Chops, a hearty and flavorful dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. These bone-in pork chops are perfectly seasoned, lightly dredged in flour, and seared to golden perfection before being simmered in a rich, creamy onion and mushroom gravy. Infused with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh thyme, the velvety sauce ensures every bite is packed with savory goodness. Ready in just 50 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings yet sophisticated enough for special occasions. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a comforting meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Dredge the pork chops in the flour, ensuring they are lightly coated on all sides. Shake off any excess flour and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and unsalted butter.
Once the butter melts, sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and slightly browned.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the remaining flour from dredging and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps, then add the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine into a smooth gravy.
Add the fresh thyme and return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, occasionally spooning gravy over the pork chops, until the meat is tender and fully cooked through.
Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Garnish the smothered pork chops with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 864 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% | |
*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.
