Zesty Smothered, Braised Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Zesty Smothered, Braised Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thick cut pork loin chops with bone; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 5 tablespoons sour cream; 2 lemons, juice of; 2 lemons, zest of; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Crystal hot sauce; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 fennel bulb, sixthed and leafy green part chopped; ⅔ cup flour; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

4 thick cut pork loin chops with bone
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
5 tablespoons sour cream
2 lemons, juice of
2 lemons, zest of
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Crystal hot sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, sixthed and leafy green part chopped
⅔ cup flour
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Generously salt and pepper the flour in the bottom of a large Ziploc bag, adding chops and shaking about until evenly covered.
3
Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in a shallow Dutch oven (something just large enough to hold the 4 chops in a single layer) and sear the pork chops until golden brown on one side.
4
Turn and smear the dijon mustard on the top sides of the chops.
5
Add onion, fennel, and garlic and smother with the chicken broth.
6
While bringing up to a simmer, add the soy sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt and pepper.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Stir in the sour cream until dissolved.
9
Sprinkle the lemon zest on top.
10
Place the lid on the dish and cook in the oven for 1- 1 1/2 hours until pork chops are very tender.
11
check about halfway through cooking time and add more liquid if necessary, stir, and flip pork chops.
12
serve with mashed potatoes or white rice.

497

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thick cut pork loin chops with bone, 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth, 5 tablespoons sour cream, 2 lemons, juice of, and more.

Yes, Zesty Smothered, Braised 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.

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Zesty Smothered, Braised Pork Chops

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