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Smothered Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Gravy

These Smothered Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Gravy are the kind of comfort-food dinner everyone looks forward to. Thick, juicy pork chops are pan-seared until beautifully golden...
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Caramelized Onion Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear the pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden.
  3. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
  1. Reduce heat to medium.
  2. Add butter and sliced onions.
  3. Cook slowly for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, sweet, and deeply caramelized.
Step 4
  1. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
  1. Sprinkle the flour over the onions.
  2. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
Step 6
  1. Slowly whisk in the beef broth.
  2. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and thyme.
  3. Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer until thickened.
Step 7
  1. Return the pork chops to the skillet.
  2. Spoon the onion gravy over the chops.
  3. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Step 8
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  2. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles.