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Comforting Smothered Pork Chops Recipe with Easy Onion Mushroom Gravy

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Tender pork chops smothered in a rich onion mushroom gravy, perfect for a cozy and satisfying meal ready in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick (boneless works too)
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour, for dredging and thickening
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces (225g) cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge each chop, shaking off excess flour. Prep time: 5 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops without crowding the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chops and set aside. Time: 8 minutes.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add butter to the pan. Once melted, add sliced onions and cook slowly for about 10 minutes until soft and caramelized. Add mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes until browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant. Time: 15 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons flour over onions and mushrooms, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until gravy thickens.
  5. Nestle pork chops back into the gravy. Cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, turning chops halfway through until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Taste gravy and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve hot.

Notes

Dry pork chops before seasoning for a good sear. Dredging in flour thickens the gravy and creates a crust that locks in juices. Cook onions low and slow to caramelize. Avoid overcrowding pan when cooking mushrooms. Simmer chops gently to keep them tender. Adjust gravy thickness with broth or water if needed. Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork is cooked to 145°F (63°C).

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