This easy smothered pork chops recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Smothered Pork Chops
This easy smothered pork chops recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- cup flour
- Tbsp onion powder
- Tbsp garlic powder
- tsp red pepper
- tsp salt
- /2 tsp black pepper
- thin pork chops
- Tbsp bacon fat
- Tbsp olive oil
- cups buttermilk
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Mix together flour, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper, salt, and black pepper in a pie plate. Coat pork chops in flour mixture; shaking off the excess.
- Over medium heat in cast iron skillet, melt bacon fat and oil together well. Gently lay pork chops in skillet; fry about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove pork chops from skillet.
- Mix ½ cup flour mixture and buttermilk together well; pour into skillet, stir into hot fat; bring gravy to boil then reduce heat to simmer until nice and thick, stirring often.
- Return pork chops to skillet; cover with gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes or so until pork chops are cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if using, before serving.
- Enjoy
Tips for the Best Smothered Pork Chops
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking smothered pork chops.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.