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Bird's-eye view of two pork chops tucked among potato wedges, all coated in a creamy gravy with visible onion and garlic pieces.

Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes in Gravy

Hearty smothered pork chops with potatoes in gravy, a one-pot meal with tender meat and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops approx. 1 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 24g
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered if large
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Season Pork Chops:

    Dry the pork chops with paper towels and season evenly on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

  • Brown Pork Chops:

    Warm oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and reserve.

  • Sauté Onions and Garlic:

    In the same vessel, sauté onions for 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Add garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.

  • Make Creamy Gravy:

    Dust flour over the onions and toss to coat thoroughly. Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Stir in cream, thyme, and butter. Let simmer for 5 minutes until gravy thickens.

  • Add Potatoes and Pork:

    Submerge potatoes in the gravy, then arrange pork chops on top. Ladle some gravy over the meat.

  • Simmer Until Tender:

    Cover, lower heat to low, and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until potatoes are fork-tender and pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (65°C) / 63°C.

  • Garnish and Serve:

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot, spooning extra gravy over the pork chops and potatoes.
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