Description
Tender, bone-in pork chops braised in a rich, velvety creamy onion gravy. This one-pan comfort food dish is deeply savory, juicy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, thick-cut pork chops (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45g)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil (30ml)
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 450g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (480ml)
- ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: Fresh chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions to the pan and cook slowly for 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown and caramelized.
- Sprinkle remaining flour over onions and stir for 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Nestle chops back into the gravy. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), flipping halfway.
- Remove lid for the last 5 minutes to reduce liquid. Remove bay leaf, stir in heavy cream, and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve immediately with extra gravy spooned over the top.
Notes
Do not skip the sear for flavor depth. Ensure onions are properly caramelized for sweetness. Use bone-in chops for juiciness. Rest meat for 5 minutes before serving. If gravy is too thin, simmer longer or use a flour slurry. If too thick, add more broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with gen
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
Keywords: smothered pork chops, creamy onion gravy, comfort food, one-pan dinner, braised pork, thick cut pork chops, winter recipes