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Smothered Pork Chops

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

Admittedly, I don't try new recipes often, nor do I really cook.  I love to grill!   I had some pork chops, so I was looking for something a bit different, and these were really tasty!

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp fine salt, divided (I didn't use this)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (I used a full tsp)
  • 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (each about 3/4-1" thick)
  • 1 T avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 3 T all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground sage

Optional for serving - mashed potatoes and sprigs of fresh thyme or finely chopped fresh parsley.

Instructions:

1.  In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper; stir together.

2.  Season both sides of the pork chops generously with all of the seasoning mixture.

3.  Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

4.  When the oil is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side. 

5.  Remove the pork chops to a plate and cover with an inverted plate to keep warm.

6.  Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and swirl it around.  Then, add 1/4 cup of the broth to the skillet to deglaze it, stirring up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

7.  Add the sliced onion and saute until browned and tender, 8-10 minutes.

8.  When the onions are softened, sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir until there is no more white flour showing.  

9.  Add the remaining 1 3/4 cups broth to the skillet and stir to deglaze again, loosen up the onions and any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.

10.  Add the ground sage and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Bring the mixture to a simmer until thickened, which takes about 1 minute.

11.  Return the pork chops to the skillet, tucking them into the gravy and spooning the onions over top.

12. Continue to cook until the thickest part of the pork chops registers at 145 on a meat thermometer, which could take another 2-6 minutes, depending on the thickness.

13.  Garnish with fresh herbs, such as fresh thyme sprigs or chopped parsley.

Serving size: 1/4 of the recipe       Calories:  293    Fat:  11 g   Sodium:  710 mg

Carbohydrate:  13 g    Protein:  36 g   Cholesterol:  82 mg

 

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Joan Cox
Broker/Owner, REALTOR®
House to Home, Inc.

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Joan. I don't eat pork chops... but will save the recipe for my husband, who does.

May 12, 2025 06:52 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Joan - my culinary skills are limited.  Seeing smothered pork chops in your post title makes my mind wander to a true crime kitchen investigation.  

May 12, 2025 07:01 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander, Broker I don't eat them often either, was needing a change in my recipes.

May 12, 2025 07:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael Jacobs LOL, it was really easy to make, and didn't take long.

May 12, 2025 07:10 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Joan, for sharing this recipe. I posted it on X.

May 12, 2025 07:57 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Joan. I eat pork chops and find you recipe interesting . Thanks! Consider tryin it and adding mushrooms. Enjoy your day.

May 12, 2025 08:31 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Oh man, that looks awesome. Great information. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

May 12, 2025 10:03 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

IF I cook, I don't want to spend hours preparing, so this recipe was short and sweet.

May 12, 2025 10:05 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Wayne, it was really good and will make it again.

May 12, 2025 10:05 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bill, it really was good.

May 12, 2025 10:05 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Joan Cox thank you for sharing a delicious smothered pork chops recipe. 

May 12, 2025 08:12 PM
Travis Matthews
Handyman of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
Vegas handyman expert in home prep & repairs.

I’m not much of a cook either, but this actually looks doable. Might have to give this one a try next weekend. Thanks for sharing!

May 13, 2025 09:25 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks for stopping by John!

May 13, 2025 09:38 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Travis Matthews it is quick and delicious, hope you try it.

May 13, 2025 09:39 AM