Classic Southern Smothered Pork Chops
Classic Southern Smothered Pork Chops
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 4 large pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick (about 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup water
Side
- 4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- 1
Season the pork chops with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned.
- 4
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- 7
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 8
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and buttermilk until smooth.
- 9
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
5 min - 10
Return the pork chops to the skillet and cover with the gravy.
- 11
Turn the heat to low and let the onion gravy gently simmer for 15 minutes.
15 min - 12
Add a splash of water if the gravy becomes too thick.
- 13
Serve the smothered pork chops over white rice.
