These Southern Smothered Pork Chops are a dish that will make your taste buds sing. Thick-cut bone-in pork chops are coated in a delicious blend of spices, dredged in flour, and then pan-fried until golden brown. Then they are smothered in a rich and creamy onion and garlic gravy made with chicken broth and heavy cream. This recipe is perfect for those who want to indulge in a hearty and comforting meal that will fill them up and leave them feeling satisfied.
These Southern Smothered Pork Chops have become a staple in my household. Every time my husband comes home from work and smells the aroma of the pork chops cooking, he knows he’s in for a treat. The tender and juicy pork chops paired with the rich and creamy gravy make for a match made in heaven. This recipe has also become a favorite of our little family gatherings, with everyone requesting it whenever they come over for dinner. It’s a dish that brings people together and always leaves a lasting impression.
Why This Recipe is So Unique: The Perfect Blend of Spices and Creamy Gravy
These Southern Smothered Pork Chops stand out from other pork chop recipes because of the perfect blend of spices used to season the meat. The salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder come together to create a robust and flavorful crust on the pork chops. The gravy is what really makes this dish special. The combination of onions, garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream create a velvety and indulgent sauce that will have you wanting to lick your plate clean.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of salt (10g)
- 2 teaspoons of paprika (5g)
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper (1g)
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder (1g)
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder (1g)
- 3-4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick) (1.5-2.5 lbs or 680-1134g)
- 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, divided (90g)
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (45ml)
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced (160g)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced (12g)
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter (42g)
- 2 cups of chicken broth (480ml)
- 1/3 cup of heavy cream (80ml)
Directions:
To prepare the pork chops, start by mixing together salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Then, generously season the pork chops on both sides with the spice mixture.
Next, spread 1/2 cup of flour on a large plate or shallow dish and dredge each pork chop in the flour on both sides. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, brown the pork chops on both sides until golden brown, which should take about 5 minutes per side. Once done, remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
Add onions to the same skillet and cook until they become soft and start to caramelize, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Then, add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet and add butter to the empty side. Once the butter is melted, mix the remaining flour into the butter and cook while stirring constantly until it turns golden, which should take 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add chicken broth to the flour mixture while whisking constantly. Once combined, stir the mixture with the onions and garlic, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until it becomes thick, which should take about 15 minutes.
Finally, reduce the heat to low and whisk in heavy cream. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more cream or chicken broth to thin it out. Nestle the pork chops in the sauce, cover them, and cook until a meat thermometer registers at least 145°F in the thickest part of the pork chop, which should take between 15 and 25 minutes depending on the size of the pork chops.
Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy your delicious pork chops!
Southern Smothered Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of salt 10g
- 2 teaspoons of paprika 5g
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1g
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder 1g
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder 1g
- 3-4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick (1.5-2.5 lbs or 680-1134g)
- 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour divided (90g)
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 45ml
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced (160g)
- 4 cloves of garlic minced (12g)
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter 42g
- 2 cups of chicken broth 480ml
- 1/3 cup of heavy cream 80ml
Instructions
- To prepare the pork chops, start by mixing together salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Then, generously season the pork chops on both sides with the spice mixture.
- Next, spread 1/2 cup of flour on a large plate or shallow dish and dredge each pork chop in the flour on both sides. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, brown the pork chops on both sides until golden brown, which should take about 5 minutes per side. Once done, remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
- Add onions to the same skillet and cook until they become soft and start to caramelize, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Then, add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet and add butter to the empty side. Once the butter is melted, mix the remaining flour into the butter and cook while stirring constantly until it turns golden, which should take 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth to the flour mixture while whisking constantly. Once combined, stir the mixture with the onions and garlic, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until it becomes thick, which should take about 15 minutes.
- Finally, reduce the heat to low and whisk in heavy cream. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more cream or chicken broth to thin it out. Nestle the pork chops in the sauce, cover them, and cook until a meat thermometer registers at least 145°F in the thickest part of the pork chop, which should take between 15 and 25 minutes depending on the size of the pork chops.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy your delicious pork chops!