🥩 Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes in Gravy
A classic comfort food: tender pork chops cooked in a rich, savory gravy with potatoes. Perfect for a hearty family meal.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
Gravy & Potatoes
- 2 cups sliced potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- 2 tbsp flour (for thickening gravy)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Pork Chops
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
2️⃣ Brown Pork Chops
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced potatoes and cook for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣ Make Gravy
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over veggies and stir to coat (forms a roux).
- Slowly add broth while stirring, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Add thyme/rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5️⃣ Simmer Everything
- Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among potatoes.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and pork chops are cooked through (internal temp 145°F / 63°C).
6️⃣ Finish & Serve
- Stir in butter if desired for extra richness.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot with extra gravy over chops and potatoes.
🔥 Tips for Best Results
- Don’t overcook pork chops — they stay juicy at 145°F (63°C).
- Cut potatoes into similar-sized slices for even cooking.
- Use the pan drippings for a deeper, richer gravy flavor.
If you want, I can also provide:
- Slow cooker version for set-it-and-forget-it comfort
- Southern-style smothered pork chops with creamier gravy
- One-pan oven-baked method for easy cleanup
