GRAVY:
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh chopped thyme
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c. buttermilk or heavy cream
1/2 c. chicken broth, divided
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
pinch of salt
HOW TO MAKE SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
PORK CHOPS:
Step 1: Using paper towels, pat the pork chops dry. Sprinkle them with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, seasoning salt, and pepper. Then, drizzle with olive oil.
Step 2: Coat the chops in flour, shaking the excess off.
Step 3: In a skillet or pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil with 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the chops to the hot pan in a single layer and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Step 4: Set the chops aside when done and keep warm.
GRAVY:
Step 5: Meanwhile, melt a tbsp butter in the same pan over medium heat.
Step 6: Once the butter has melted, add the sliced onion to the pan and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook the onion for about minutes, stirring often until soft and caramelized. If the pan becomes too dry, add a tbsp chicken broth.
Step 7: To the onions, add the garlic and thyme. Continue to cook for additional 30 seconds.
Step 8: To the pan, add the remaining 2 tbsp flour. Stir the flour into the onions and cook for 2 minutes more until the flour has been dissolved.
Step 9: Add the broth to the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom. Allow the liquid to simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Then, add the buttermilk or cream to the pan, stir, and simmer for about a minute or two until thick and creamy.
Step 10: Place the chops back to the pan and spoon the sauce over. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked through. Feel free to add a bit of cream or broth to thin out the sauce if it turned out too thick until you get your desired consistency.
Step 11: Adjust the seasoning according to taste. Once ready, serve the smothered pork chops warm garnished with some chopped parsley. Enjoy!
NOTES:
If using boneless pork chops, decrease the searing time to about 2 minutes on each side. Make sure not to overcook or dry out the chops to prevent them from getting tough and chewy.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
