5 from 4 votes

Smothered Pork Chops

By: Julia Pacheco
Tender pork chops simmered in a savory gravy—these Smothered Pork Chops are pure Southern-style comfort in every bite.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 yellow onions, cut into rings
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 ¼ cup beef broth
  • 4 medium thick pork chops
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 ½ tbs all purpose flour
  • 5 slices provolone cheese

Instructions 

  • In a large pan, melt butter and oil then add in the onions and cook for 5 mins. 
  • Pour in 1/4 cup of beef broth. Cook for an additional 12-15 mins or until golden brown. 
  • Set the onions to the side on a separate plate.
  • Add the pork chops into the same pan and season on each side. 
  • Cook for 3-4 mins per side.
  • Once completely cooked remove the pork chops to a separate plate.
  • Add the onions back into the pan and add the flour and stir together until the flour is no longer white.
  • Pour in the remaining cup of beef broth in and simmer until it thickens. 
  • Add the pork chops back in and cover with provolone cheese place the lid on top and let the cheese melt.
  • Serve over some mashed potatoes!

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Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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8 Comments

  1. Caroline says:

    What temperature do you have your stove at for the onions and also the pork?

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  2. Margie says:

    5 stars

    My husband likes soft pork chops, I made my chops in slow cooker and continued the recipe. LOVE IT!

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  3. Elizabeth L. says:

    5 stars

    Wow! I just made these tonight and we LOVED them!! Adding this to my recipe book because we will make these a lot more! I found your YouTube channel a couple days ago. I love all your content. ❤️

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  4. Clairy says:

    Loved this recipe 🙂

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    1. Stephanie L says:

      We tried this recipe and absolutely loved it! Even our 2 year old son loved it! These are now a main stay in our dinner choices! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  5. elaine says:

    first recipe of many that we hope to make-delicious! ty

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  6. Kelsey says:

    I tried this recipe and it tasted good it just seemed like it took me so long to make. My husband suggested grilling the pork chops next time for something different. Love that you have the website up with the recipes!

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  7. Marla says:

    Yay you have a blog now with the recipes! Love it! I made these smothered pork chops for our Sunday dinner and the whole family loved them. Delicious!

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