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Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy
These Smothered Pork Chops upgrade classic comfort food with simple chef-inspired techniques for ultra-tender pork and a deeply savory, caramelized mushroom-onion gravy that’s downright swoon-worthy.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- skillet
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep the Pork and Mushrooms
2
Brine Pork: Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops evenly with kosher salt. Let them sit out for ⏱️ 30-60 minutes. Afterwards, cover the pork with plastic wrap and pound it with a meat tenderizer. It doesn’t need to be thin; this helps tenderize the meat.
kosher salt1 teaspoons
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Caramelize Mushrooms: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the mushrooms, stir to coat, then arrange them in a single layer. Brown on each side for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
unsalted butter2 tablespoonstablespoons olive oil1 1/2olive oil2 tablespoons
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Dredge Pork: Whisk the 1/4 cup flour and pork spices together in a shallow dish. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel, then dredge each side with flour just before searing.
cup flour1/4
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Sear Pork: Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops until nicely golden, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes per side (they will not be cooked through). Reduce the heat as needed to prevent them from blackening. I also use tongs to sear the pork's edges.
tablespoons olive oil1 1/2olive oil2 tablespoons
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Make the Gravy
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Caramelize the Onions: Pull up a chair and melt 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the drippings over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about ⏱️ 15 minutes. Turn down the heat and/or add additional butter/olive oil if the onions start to scorch.
tablespoons olive oil1 1/2olive oil2 tablespoons
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Season the Onions: Once the onions are caramelized, turn the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to melt. Then add the garlic, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and cook for ⏱️ 30 seconds.
Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon
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Make the Gravy: Add the flour and cook for one minute. Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the beef broth, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the half-and-half, beef bouillon, and gravy seasonings.
beef bouillon (base, crushed cube, or powder)1 teaspoon
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Smother the Pork
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Season: Bring to a gentle simmer and season to taste, keeping in mind the pork chops are also seasoned. I add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Cook: Carefully add the pork chops to the skillet, and spoon some of the gravy over the top. Cover and cook for ⏱️ 4-8 minutes, until they reach 140°F. The gravy will thicken and deepen in color.
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Rest: Remove from the heat and let them rest for an additional ⏱️ 5 minutes (the internal temperature will rise to 145°F during this time).
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Serve: Add the mushrooms to the skillet. Serve over mashed potatoes with sides like roasted carrots or broccoli.
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