Smothered Pork Chops

Did you notice that Publix Pork Chops are on sale for $2.99/lb this week? That’s a nice price and means dinner without breaking the bank.

While pork is a relatively inexpensive meat, many folks can be intimated as they just aren’t sure what to do with it. There really are so many things you can do with pork. Have you tried my Grilled Pork Over Cold Noodle Salad, Pork Pot Pie Cups, Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops or Pork Chops With Apple & Onion Stuffing? All of those recipes super tasty and not hard to whip up.

Today I thought I’d share another recipe option. This one is a family favorite – Smothered Pork Chops! It takes no time to put together but it’s packed with flavor! Pick up a pack of pork chops this week at Publix and give this one a try…I think you’ll like it!

You can modify this one based on your taste. I love it with onions and mushrooms but my boys are NOT fans of the onions. I usually pick them out for them but if you don’t like them…just leave them out. I have made this one with buttermilk, cream and even milk. Now, I love it best with cream…but since I always have milk on hand that’s usually what I use.  I guess my point is that this one can be modified and still comes out delicious.

This recipe is part of the Publix Menu plan for the week of 9/4. Check out the other recipes that I have shared –

Smothered Pork Chops
Author: Michelle
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Serves: 4 – 6
Ingredients
  • 4 – 6 pork chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, cut into strips
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cream (or buttermilk or milk)
Instructions
  1. Mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper.
  2. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. (Reserve the flour to be used later.)
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and fry the pork chops for about 4 minutes per side (until golden brown).
  4. Remove the pork to a plate and add the mushrooms and onions to the hot pan.
  5. Cook the vegetables for about 3 – 5 minutes – until softened and beginning to brown.
  6. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and melt the butter in the empty section of the pan.
  7. Stir 2 tablespoons of the seasoned flour into the butter and cook for about a minute.
  8. Add the chicken broth to the pan and whisk to incorporate the butter/flour paste.
  9. Cook for 5 minutes – the broth will reduce slightly and thicken.
  10. Stir in the cream and place the pork chops into the pan, basting with the sauce.
  11. Cook for another 3 -5 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.