Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Smothered Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick); Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 large onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2/3 cup buttermilk; Store-bought biscuits, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup buttermilk
Store-bought biscuits, for serving (optional)

1
Sprinkle the pork chops all over with salt and the Cajun seasoning.
2
Pour the flour into a shallow bowl.
3
Dredge the chops in the flour, turning to coat, and tap off any excess.
4
Reserve the remaining flour.
5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the chops; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
7
Transfer to a plate.
8
Add the butter, onion, thyme and a pinch of salt to the skillet.
9
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved flour to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
11
Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by one-third, about 2 minutes.
12
Add the buttermilk and return the chops to the skillet.
13
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the sauce is thickened and the chops are just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
14
Serve with biscuits.
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Per serving: Calories 417; Fat 27 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 104 mg; Sodium 468 mg; Carbohydrate 12 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 30 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick), Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Smothered Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smothered Pork Chops

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