Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

Nothing quite says Mom’s home cooking better then pork chops that are smothered in onions and a creamy gravy.  This comfort food has been a favorite in the South for ages.  Below is my recipe for making some delicious smothered pork chops that are made with pork chops, onion, garlic,  poultry seasoning, paprika, pepper, chicken broth, buttermilk and flour.

Ingredients:

4 large pork chops, about 1 1/2 inch thick
1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 tablespoon of butter
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 rounded tablespoon of flour
1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
1/2 cup of buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

You will want to season your pork chops on both sides with the poultry seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.  Then take a heavy or cast iron skillet and place your oil in it and place it over medium high heat. When the oil is hot add in your pork chops and brown your pork chops on both sides.  This should take about 5 minutes each side.  When finished remove your pork chops from your skillet and place them on a plate.

You  should now pour off the excess oil, and then place the skillet back on the burner over medium heat.  Then add in your butter.  When the butter has melted add in your onions and a pinch of salt and sauté for about 10 minutes.  The salt will help your onions caramelize.  Your onions are done when they have browned and have caramelized.  Now, stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

At this point you should stir in the flour and cook for 2 more minutes.   Then add in your chicken broth and whisk to combine.  Cook for a minute or two making certain to scrape off any brown bits off the bottom of the skillet.  You will add a lot of flavor by incorporating them into the gravy.  Now slowly add in your buttermilk and pepper and stir it into your gravy to create a creamier gravy.   Now reduce your heat to low and let your gravy simmer for 15 minutes.  You can add in a bit of water if your gravy becomes too thick.

Now, return your pork chops, and any juices on the plate back into the pan, and coat your pork chops with the gravy.  You will want to cook your pork chops in the gravy for about 10 minutes, or until the pork chops have become a bit tender.  When your pork chops are done taste your gravy for seasoning and adjust your seasonings if needed.  You should serve your pork chops topped with the onions and gravy.