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Smothered Pork Chops

These Smothered Pork Chops are pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a rich onion-buttermilk gravy infused with garlic, thyme, and buttery goodness. Perfect for a cozy family dinner served with mashed potatoes or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops:
  • 4 boneless pork chops room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup 62.5 g all-purpose flour, divided
Gravy:
  • ¼ cup 57 g unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup 240 g chicken broth
  • 1 cup 245 g buttermilk
  • Parsley chopped for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Reserve 2 tablespoons flour; dredge chops in remaining flour. Shake off excess.
  3. Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear pork chops 5–6 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Cook onions in skillet 8–10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle reserved flour over onions; stir to coat.
  7. Reduce heat to low; stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/smothered-pork-chops/

Notes

Use bone-in pork chops for extra flavor—just increase cook time slightly.
For a creamier gravy, swap half the chicken broth with heavy cream.
Let pork chops rest briefly before serving so juices redistribute.