Smothered Pork Chops. Â Nothing makes me happier than to hear Hubby say, after eating these pork chops, that he married the best cook in the world! Â Isn’t he the greatest! Â Thanks to Aaron McCargo Jr’s smothered pork chop recipe on the Food Network for being the inspiration for our meal.
These pork chops make a great Sunday supper for the family but are easy enough to make on a weeknight.
Since I like lots of flavor I make a seasoning blend of seasoned salt, cracked black pepper, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne for a little heat. Â I like to season both the pork chops and the flour.
I use grapeseed oil. Â Typically in a Southern kitchen for this dish they will use butter. You can certainly choose to do that and it will taste wonderful. Â I chose grapeseed oil because it is a healthier option that can withstand a higher heat than olive oil. Â Most likely, the family will not even notice that you made the switch.
The recipe is simple. Â Brown the floured and seasoned pork chops on both sides in the oil. Remove the chops and set aside. Â Saute the onions and mushrooms until soft. Â Add the pork chops back in and add chicken broth and a touch of worcestershire. Â Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Â Easy!
These pork chops go great with about any side like mashed potatoes, green beans, or stuffing. Â It is a great southern comfort food dish. Â I hope your family likes it as much as mine.
Recipe
Smothered Pork Chops
Ingredients
Seasoning Blend:
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Pork Chops:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 center cut 3/4 inch thick pork chops
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire
Instructions
- Seasoning Blend:
- In a small bowl mix together the first 6 ingredients.
- Pork Chops:
- On a large plate or platter, lay the pork chops flat and sprinkle 1/4th of the seasoning blend on each side of the pork chops.
- In a flat dish, add 1/2 cup flour. Mix the remaining 1/2 of the seasoning blend with the flour.
- Dredge both sides of each pork chop through the flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil. Brown the pork chops for about 3 minutes. Flip the pork chops and brown them for about another 3 minutes.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place on a clean plate. Set aside.
- Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Push the vegetables to the side and add the pork chops back into the pan.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pan and add the worcestershire as well. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Renee@Mykitchenadventures says
I love a good smothered pork chop every now and then.