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Smothered Pork Chops with Onion Gravy Easy Southern Comfort Recipe

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A cozy Southern comfort dish featuring tender pork chops smothered in rich, caramelized onion gravy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 300g)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (480ml), low sodium preferred
  • 3 tablespoons butter (45g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (5ml), optional

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are soft, golden, and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off excess. Increase heat to medium-high and add more oil if needed. Sear chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chops and set aside.
  4. Sprinkle remaining flour over the onions in the pan. Stir well and cook for about 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits. Simmer gently until gravy thickens and becomes glossy, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Nestle pork chops back into the skillet with gravy and onions. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Check occasionally and add broth or water if gravy thickens too much.
  6. Remove lid and check pork chops for doneness (internal temperature should be 145°F/63°C). If gravy needs thickening, simmer uncovered a few more minutes. Serve chops smothered in onion gravy.

Notes

Caramelize onions low and slow for best flavor. Pat pork chops dry before dredging in flour to get a good sear. Use pan drippings to enrich gravy. Simmer on low heat covered to keep chops tender. Adjust gravy thickness by adding flour slurry or broth as needed. Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking pork chops.

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