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A plate with a cooked pork chop topped with red and green bell peppers and sauce, set on a white table with a fork, knife, and seasonings nearby.

Smothered Pork Chops

Chef Jenn
I love how comforting and flavorful these Smothered Pork Chops turn out every time! The pork is seared to perfection, then simmered in a savory onion gravy that’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Serve it over mashed potatoes or rice for a dinner that feels like a warm hug.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine South American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 690 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced

For the Gravy

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Dredge the pork chops in seasoned flour. Heat oil and butter in a skillet, then brown the chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side and set aside. Sauté onions and peppers until soft.
  • Remove them and make a roux with flour and drippings. Slowly whisk in broth and cream.
  • Return the chops and veggies to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Serve hot with plenty of gravy.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • A 12-inch enameled cast iron skillet keeps a steady heat and builds a perfect fond for gravy.
  • Swap bone-in chops for boneless, but reduce the simmer time by about 5 minutes.
  • Try red or yellow onions for a slightly sweeter flavor in the gravy.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and store with extra gravy to keep the chops moist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 42gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 1118mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1572IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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