Savory Smothered Pork Chops with Rich Gravy
Indulge in this comforting dish of smothered pork chops bathed in a luscious brown gravy. Each tender chop is seared to perfection, then simmered with onions and seasoned to create a hearty meal. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the savory gravy, making it a perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- 2.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 4.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 5.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions, mixing well until absorbed, then gradually whisk in the beef broth.
- 7.
Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and thyme; bring to a simmer.
- 8.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- 9.
Simmer for 20 minutes, turning the chops halfway through, until cooked through.
- 10.
Serve the pork chops hot, smothered in gravy, and garnish with fresh parsley.
