Description
This Easy Smothered Pork Chops recipe features juicy bone-in pork chops seared to perfection and simmered in a savory onion and mushroom gravy. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in center cut pork chops 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Gravy
- 1 large white onion halved and sliced
- 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray to prepare for finishing the pork chops.
- Season Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Sear Pork Chops: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the seared chops to the prepared pan.
- Bake Pork Chops: Place the pork chops in the oven and bake until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), about 15 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through and juicy.
- Cook Vegetables: Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes while stirring occasionally until softened.
- Add Butter and Garlic: Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 teaspoons minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the skillet. Stir continuously for 1 minute until the flour is fully incorporated and no white streaks remain.
- Add Broth and Thicken: Slowly pour in 2 cups chicken broth while stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Remove the pork chops from the oven and return them to the skillet. Spoon the onion and mushroom gravy over the pork chops and serve hot for a delicious meal.
Notes
- For thin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick), you can skip the oven step and cook thoroughly in the skillet, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Use thick cut pork chops for best results to keep chops juicy and tender.
- If preferred, substitute cremini mushrooms for white mushrooms for a richer flavor.
- To make this dish dairy free, substitute butter with olive oil or a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Checking the internal temperature of pork chops with a meat thermometer ensures perfect doneness and food safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with gravy
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
