Easy Smothered Pork Chops
Make smothered pork chops with a golden sear, tender bone-in pork, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and a savory homemade gravy in about 30 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large white onion halved and sliced
- 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden, then transfer them to the prepared pan. Bake until the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C), about 15 minutes.
Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute, until no dry streaks remain.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the gravy thickens, then taste and adjust salt if needed.
Return the baked pork chops to the skillet and spoon the onion-and-mushroom gravy over them. Serve hot.