Few dishes capture the essence of cozy, family-style cooking like smothered pork chops nestled in a skillet of creamy gravy and tender potatoes. This recipe brings back memories of weeknight dinners where the whole family gathered around the table, the kitchen filled with the scent of seared meat and simmering herbs. Juicy chops, golden potatoes, and rich, savory gravy—this is comfort food at its finest.
📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)
| Main Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 4 bone-in pork chops | About 1 inch thick |
| 1 tsp salt | |
| ½ tsp black pepper | |
| 1 tsp paprika | |
| 1 tsp garlic powder | |
| 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil | |
| 1 medium onion | Thinly sliced |
| 3 cloves garlic | Minced |
| 3 tbsp all-purpose flour | |
| 2 cups chicken broth | Low sodium preferred |
| ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk | |
| 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh | |
| 2 lbs baby potatoes | Halved or quartered if large |
| 2 tbsp butter | |
| Fresh parsley | Chopped, for garnish |
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Pork Chops
- Pat chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2️⃣ Sear the Meat
- Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Aromatics
- In the same pan, add sliced onions. Cook for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4️⃣ Make the Gravy
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add cream, thyme, and butter. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
5️⃣ Add Potatoes & Pork Chops
- Nestle potatoes into the gravy.
- Place pork chops on top and spoon some gravy over the meat.
6️⃣ Simmer Until Tender
- Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender and pork chops reach an internal temp of 145°F (63°C).
7️⃣ Finish & Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with extra gravy spooned over each plate.
