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If you are looking for a hearty dinner recipe, then we will show you how to make southern smothered pork chops! These thick, juicy pork chops smothered in homemade onion gravy are absolutely delicious and a must try.
Southern Smothered Pork Chops are a classic dish in Southern cuisine. They consist of thick-cut pork chops that are seasoned, seared, and then simmered in a flavorful gravy until tender and delicious. The gravy is typically made with onions, garlic, and various spices, giving the dish a rich and savory flavor. Smothered Pork Chops are often served with traditional Southern sides like mashed potatoes, collard greens, or cornbread.
Yes, Smothered Pork Chops can be made in advance. After cooking the pork chops and simmering them in the gravy, allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, gently reheat the chops and gravy on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. Add a splash of broth or water if needed to maintain the desired consistency. It’s important to note that reheating the dish may slightly soften the texture of the pork chops, but the flavors will still be delicious.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In a shallow dish, add flour and season with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge both sides of each pork chop in the flour (reserve about 3 tbsp. of flour for the roux).
3. In a large, deep, oven-safe frying pan or a cast iron skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and 3 tbsp. Butter. Once the butter has melted, place pork chops in the pan and sear both sides until golden brown (about 5 minutes on each side). Then, transfer the pork chops to a plate and set aside.
4. Add onions into the same frying pan and sauté about 4-5 minutes, then add 2 tbsp. Butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté the onions and garlic for another couple of minutes.
6. Stir in 3 tbsp. Flour and cook for about 4 – 5 minutes until golden brown (stirring continuously). Whisk in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce and let simmer for a few minutes.
7. Place the pork chops back into the frying pan with the onion gravy. Use a large spoon to coat the pork chops with the gravy. Then cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the oven about 2 hours, or until pork chops are fall apart tender.
Serve the pork chops smothered in the delicious onion gravy with creamy mashed potatoes, and greens….and enjoy
Yes, you can make smothered pork chops in a crockpot. You would still want to prepare the pork and pan-sear the pork chops before placing them into the slow cooker. You may need to use a slurry instead of making a roux to thicken the gravy up at the end.
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