Smothered pork chops are a classic comfort food dish that features tender pork chops cooked in a flavorful gravy, often with onions, mushrooms, or other vegetables. This recipe is sure to please with its rich and savory flavors. Here’s how to make smothered pork chops:
Ingredients:
- Pork Chops: 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, divided
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, divided
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/4 cup
- Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Yellow Onion: 1 large, thinly sliced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Cremini Mushrooms: 8 ounces, sliced
- Chicken or Beef Broth: 2 cups
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Thyme: 1 teaspoon, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
- Heavy Cream: 1/4 cup (optional, for extra richness)
- Fresh Parsley: For garnish (optional)