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Smothered Pork Chops

Baked smothered pork chops are a classic Southern dish with creamy onion gravy. This Southern classic is best enjoyed with a side of white rice. Are you drooling yet? Lol. The leftover gravy can be smothered over some fluffy honey cornbread!! Yummy!🤤  Alright, let’s get down to making this Southern smothered pork chops recipe!
Smothered Pork Chops 2
Servings: 4 People
Author: Ronalyn
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 4 Bone-in pork chops
  • 1 Teaspoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 Teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt To Taste
  • Black Pepper To Taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Cups Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon All Purpose Flour Gravy
  • 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter Salted or Unsalted
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine seasonings, rub this mixture evenly on both sides of the pork chops.
    1 Teaspoon paprika, 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder, 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 Teaspoon dried rosemary, Salt, Black Pepper, 4 Bone-in pork chops
  • Next, add the pork chops to the flour mixture. Shake the remaining flour.
    1/2 All Purpose Flour
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until nicely browned. Remove the chops from the skillet and set them aside. Carefully, drain oil from the skillet.
    2 Cups Vegetable Oil
  • In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted add in sliced onions, flour, and minced garlic. Mix until the flour is dissolved and the onions turn translucent and slightly golden.
    1 Teaspoon All Purpose Flour, 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic, 1/2 Onion, 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Next, scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Stir well. Bring the broth to a simmer.
    1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream, 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • Return the pork chops to the skillet cover. Next, place in the preheated oven of 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked to an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees F.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American