Experience the ultimate comfort food with these tender, pan-seared pork chops simmered in a rich, savory onion gravy. This classic method ensures the meat stays incredibly juicy while delivering a deep, creamy flavor that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 Bone-in pork chops (about 3/4 to 1-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour (divided, for dredging and gravy)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 large Yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups Chicken broth (or beef broth for a darker gravy)
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup of flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate (they will finish cooking later).
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the sliced onions and sauté for 10-12 minutes until they are deeply caramelized and soft, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of flour over the caramelized onions. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour (this creates the base of your gravy).
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let the gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens beautifully.
- Return the pork chops (and any resting juices) to the skillet, completely smothering them in the onion gravy. Turn the heat to low, cover, and let them simmer gently for 5-8 minutes until the pork is cooked through (145°F/63°C) and exceptionally tender. Serve hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 39gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 1122mgPotassium: 769mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg