These Smothered Pork Chops are a truly amazing, homecooked meal with seasoned pork chops cooked in a thick, savory gravy. The perfect comfort food meal!
chopped parsley (dried or fresh) for garnish(optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and cayenne.
Season the pork chops generously with the seasoning mixture; use about ¼-⅓ of the seasoning.
Add the remaining seasoning to a medium-sized shallow bowl with the flour and stir to combine.
Place a large 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter once hot.
One by one, add the pork chops to the flour mixture until coated and shake off the excess; save the remaining flour for later.
Place the pork chops into the skillet; you will need to do this in batches. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side; don’t worry about cooking them all the way through. Place on a plate.
Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the onions and cook until browned and softened, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
Add the garlic and stir it in until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Add 2 Tablespoons of the reserved flour to the pan and stir it into the butter, cook for 1 minute.
Slowly stream in the chicken stock, followed by the cream, while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Place the pork chops back into the pan (along with any drippings on the plate) and cover in the gravy. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the gravy is thickened and the pork chops are cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 150°F or to your desired temperature.
Serve immediately with a garnish of fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.