Few meals embody homestyle comfort quite like smothered pork chops surrounded by creamy gravy and tender potatoes. This hearty dish evokes memories of cozy family dinners, where the aroma of sizzling meat and fragrant herbs fills the kitchen. Juicy pork chops, golden potatoes, and rich, flavorful gravy \u2014 it\u2019s the ultimate comfort food experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Main Components<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredient Quantity Notes
Bone-in pork chops 4 About 1 inch thick
Salt 1 tsp
Black pepper \u00bd tsp
Paprika 1 tsp
Garlic powder 1 tsp
Vegetable or olive oil 2 tbsp
Onion 1 medium Thinly sliced
Garlic 3 cloves Minced
All-purpose flour 3 tbsp
Chicken broth 2 cups Low sodium preferred
Heavy cream or whole milk \u00bd cup
Dried thyme (or fresh) 1 tsp dried \/ 1 tbsp fresh
Baby potatoes 2 lbs Halved or quartered if large
Butter 2 tbsp
Fresh parsley As needed Chopped, for garnish
Season the Pork Chops
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brown the Meat
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Sear the chops for 3\u20134 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
Transfer to a plate and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saut\u00e9 the Aromatics
In the same pan, add the sliced onions and cook for about 5 minutes until they become soft and golden.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare the Gravy
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to coat.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and lump-free.
Pour in the cream, add thyme and butter, then let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the Potatoes and Pork
Gently place the potatoes into the creamy gravy.
Lay the seared pork chops on top and spoon some of the gravy over them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simmer to Perfection
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 25\u201330 minutes.
Stir occasionally, cooking until the potatoes are tender and the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145\u00b0F (63\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serve and Enjoy
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve hot with plenty of extra gravy poured over each portion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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