Juicy Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

• doses: 4 servings
• tempo ativo: 10 minutes
• tempo total: 25 minutes

Ingredientes

1 lb thick cut boneless pork chops (aim for ¾-1" thick, room temperature)

½ cup all purpose flour

1½ tablespoons seasoning salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 slices thick cut bacon (diced)

1 medium onion (diced)

1 tablespoon salted butter (optional)

¾ cup low sodium chicken broth

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Instruções

Place pork chops on the counter to come to room temperature.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, seasoning salt, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, thyme and pepper.

Dredge pork chops in flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Reserve remaining flour mixture. Place in the preheated pan and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden. Once browned, remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.

In the same pan, cook bacon until crispy. Add butter and allow to melt.

Stir in onion and cook until softened.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved flour mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, until no white remains. Add additional butter if needed.

Add chicken broth and cream and stir until combined.

Add the pork chops back to the pan and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F -- be careful not to overcook! -- about 4-5 minutes.

Serve.

Notas

Storage

Leftover Smothered Pork Chops will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm on low on the stove until everything is heated through.

Pan-Frying Tips

Use thick-cut pork chops. Aim for chops that are about 3/4-1″ thick. These cook at just the right rate!

Bring the pork to room temp. I recommend setting the pork out on the counter roughly 30 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook more evenly.

Check the temp. Use a meat thermometer to double check the internal temperature of the pork before serving. It should be 145ºF.

Other Notes

Pork Chops: use thick-cut, boneless pork chops. Bone-in pork chops will take longer to cook and I haven’t yet tested this recipe with them. If your pork chops are cut thinner they will dry out more quickly.

Flour: coating the pork chops in flour absorbs moisture and creates that perfect sear. You can also use corn starch.

Bacon: diced thick cut bacon adds delicious smokiness and texture to the gravy. You can leave it out if you prefer.

Butter: mixed with the flour and seasoning mixture to form a roux which helps to thicken the gravy. Use this only if your bacon did not create enough fat to absorb the flour.

Chicken Broth and Heavy Whipping Cream: creates a rich, creamy, and flavorful base for our gravy. Be sure to use low sodium broth, or your sauce may be too salty.

Informação Nutricional

• Calorias: 375 kcal
• Gordura Total: 20 g
• Gordura Saturada: 9 g
• Gordura Insaturada: 9 g
• Gordura Trans: 0.2 g
• Colesterol: 111 mg
• Sódio: 2833 mg
• Carboidratos Totais: 17 g
• Fibra Alimentar: 1 g
• Açúcares Totais: 2 g
• Proteína: 31 g