Smothered Pork Chops with Onion Gravy on a plate

Pork & Seafood · Easy

Smothered Pork Chops with Onion Gravy

These smothered pork chops are seared until golden and simmered in a savory onion gravy, ready in about 35 minutes for a comforting dinner.

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10Prep min
25Cook min
35Total min
  • 4bone-in or boneless pork chops
  • 1/3 cupflour, divided
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1yellow onion, sliced
  • 1.5 cupschicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  1. 1Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge lightly in 3 tablespoons of the flour.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add the onion to the same skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and browned.
  4. 4Sprinkle the remaining flour over the onions and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
  5. 5Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the chops are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
  6. 6Serve the chops smothered in the onion gravy.

Make it yours

  • Add sliced mushrooms to the gravy.
  • Use cream of mushroom soup for a shortcut gravy.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes to soak up the gravy.

Good with

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Steamed green beans
  • Buttered biscuits

Good questions, answered.

Can I use bone-in chops?

Yes, just add a couple extra minutes of simmering time to ensure they cook through.

How do I thicken the gravy if it's too thin?

Simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes, or whisk in a small cornstarch slurry.

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