Here’s a comfort-food classic: Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes in Gravy — tender, juicy, and full of flavor 🥩🥔🍲
Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes in Gravy
Serves: 4
Time: ~50–60 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1–1.5 cm thick)
- Salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced or cubed
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- ½ cup milk or cream (optional, for creamier gravy)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pork chops
Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. - Cook onions & garlic
In the same skillet, add sliced onions and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant. - Make gravy
Sprinkle flour over onions and stir to make a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken stock until smooth. Add thyme/rosemary and bring to a gentle simmer. - Add potatoes & pork chops
Arrange potatoes in the gravy, nestle pork chops on top. Cover and simmer 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and pork chops cooked through (internal temp 145°F / 63°C). - Finish gravy (optional)
Stir in milk or cream for a richer gravy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. - Serve
Spoon gravy, onions, and potatoes over the pork chops. Garnish with parsley.
Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Sear pork chops in bacon fat or add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the gravy.
- Vegetable boost: Add carrots, peas, or mushrooms in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Slow-cooker version: Brown chops first, then combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
- Thicker gravy: Mash a few potatoes into the gravy or add 1 tsp cornstarch slurry.
I can write a one-pan oven-baked version where everything cooks together for minimal cleanup if you want.
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