Smothered Pork Chops

Tender smothered pork chops cooked in a cast iron skillet with rich homemade gravy. This easy one-pan recipe skips canned soup and lets you choose your gravy style for a flexible, comforting meal.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, southern

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Servings Servings

Calories 4.0E+20

Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp oil or butter
1 onion , sliced
2 cups chicken broth or milk

Instructions

Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Lightly dredge in flour.
Heat oil in skillet and sear pork chops until golden brown. Remove.
Cook onions until softened.
Add flour and cook briefly.
Slowly add broth or milk while stirring.
Return pork chops to skillet.
Cover and simmer until tender.

Notes

Sear pork chops well to build deep flavor
Use low heat during simmer to keep meat tender
Add liquid gradually to prevent lumps
Let gravy thicken naturally before serving
Rest pork chops briefly before serving for best texture

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