Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (divided; for dredging and thickening the gravy)
• salt and black pepper (to taste, for seasoning the flour)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 2 yellow onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1.5 cup beef stock
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Steps

1. 1

   In a shallow dish, combine a portion of the flour with salt and black pepper. Dredge each pork chop through the seasoned flour until evenly coated, shaking off any excess.

2. 2

   In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are soft and caramelized. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and oil. Increase the heat slightly and add the pork chops. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until a nice golden crust has formed and they are cooked through. Remove the chops from the pan and set them aside on a plate to rest.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir the cooked onions back into the pan along with the remaining flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the flour.

6. 6

   Gradually pour in the beef stock while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Stir in a splash of heavy cream.

7. 7

   Add the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard to the gravy for an extra boost of flavor. Simmer until the sauce has thickened to your liking.

8. 8

   Pour any resting juices from the plate of pork chops back into the gravy and stir to combine.

9. 9

   Return the pork chops to the skillet and smother them in the onion gravy before serving.

Notes

The resting juices from the pork are essential for the final layer of flavor in the gravy. If the gravy becomes too thick, you can thin it with an extra splash of beef stock.

Nutrition per serving

• pork chops
• dinner
• comfort food
• main course
• pan-fried
• gravy
• onion gravy