Few meals capture the heart of homestyle cooking like smothered pork chops bathed in silky gravy and surrounded by tender potatoes. This comforting classic brings back memories of warm family dinners, where the aroma of sizzling meat and fragrant herbs fills the kitchen. Juicy pork chops, golden potatoes, and rich, flavorful gravy — it’s comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Main Components
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
| Bone-in pork chops | 4 | About 1 inch thick |
| Salt | 1 tsp | |
| Black pepper | ½ 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 | ½ 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 |
How to Make Smothered Pork Chops
1️⃣ Season the Pork Chops
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2️⃣ Brown the Meat
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
In the same pan, add the sliced onions and cook about 5 minutes until soft and golden.
Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4️⃣ Prepare the Gravy
Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat.
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
Pour in the cream, add thyme and butter, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, thickening into a rich gravy.
5️⃣ Add the Potatoes and Pork
Nestle the potatoes into the gravy.
Place the seared pork chops on top and spoon gravy over them.
6️⃣ Simmer to Perfection
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until:
• The potatoes are tender
• The pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally
7️⃣ Serve and Enjoy
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve hot with plenty of creamy gravy over each plate.
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