Tender Southern Smothered Pork Chops
These Southern-style pork chops are seasoned, golden-fried, then simmered in a creamy onion gravy until fork-tender. Classic comfort food that’s simple and full of flavor, perfect for Sunday supper or weeknight meals.
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Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Reduce heat to low and stir in buttermilk and butter. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened.
- Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until pork chops are tender and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
These chops are perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or even buttery grits. For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce to the gravy or a pinch of thyme to the flour mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 683kcalCarbohydrates: 30.5gProtein: 38gFat: 42.5gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 4.8g
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