Smothered Pork Chops
These smothered pork chops are pan-seared and simmered in a simple onion gravy until tender. Smothered Pork Chops make a comforting dinner that pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
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The Ultimate Smothered Pork Chops
There’s something about smothered pork chops that feels so comforting for dinner. This cast iron version starts with well-seasoned pork chops, seared until golden brown, then gently simmered in a rich onion gravy that’s full of slow-cooked flavor. The onions soften and sweeten as they cook, mingling with the savory pan drippings to create a sauce you’ll want to spoon over everything on your plate.
This is the kind of from-scratch meal that feels both simple and special. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight supper or a Sunday dinner served with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered green beans. Humble ingredients, a trusty cast iron pan, and a little patience are all it takes to turn pork chops into something truly comforting. I know you’re going to enjoy this recipe and if you want more comforting dinner ideas be sure to check out the links below.
Ingredients for Smothered Pork Chops
- boneless pork chops
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- olive oil or butter
- onion
- all-purpose flour
- chicken broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- fresh parsley for garnish
How to Make Smothered Pork Chops:
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until browned; remove and set aside.
Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute to coat.
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Return pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the pork is tender and cooked through.
Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
Smothered Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until browned; remove and set aside.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute to coat.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the pork is tender and cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
