Smothered Pork Chops with Onion Gravy
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Smothered Pork Chops with Onion Gravy

Tender pork chops braised in rich onion gravy — a simple, soul-satisfying Southern dinner.

60 min
6 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

45m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

480

Protein

38 g

Carbs

22 g

Fat

26 g

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Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh thyme

Instructions

1

Season pork chops with salt and pepper.

2

Mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.

3

Dredge pork chops in seasoned flour.

4

Heat oil in a large skillet and brown chops 3-4 minutes per side. Remove.

5

Add onions to skillet and cook until softened and golden, about 8 minutes.

6

Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

7

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the seasoned flour over onions, stir well.

8

Gradually add broth and milk, stirring constantly.

9

Add Worcestershire and thyme. Bring to a simmer.

10

Return pork chops to skillet, cover, and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Don't rush the onions - cooking them slowly until they're golden and sweet makes all the difference in the gravy's flavor.

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