Southern-Style Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients

Fresh thyme

1 tablespoon, minced

Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons

Beef broth

2 cups

All-purpose flour

2 tablespoons

Butter

2 tablespoons, divided

Mushrooms

1 cup, sliced

Onion

1 large, thinly sliced

Garlic powder

1 teaspoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Pork chops

4, bone-in

Instructions

1. Begin by seasoning the pork chops on both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Once the butter is melted and skillet is hot, add the pork chops. Sear them for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they're beautifully browned. Once done, remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and sliced mushrooms. Saute them until the onions are caramelized and the mushrooms are golden brown.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the sauteed onions and mushrooms, stirring well to coat them evenly. This will help to thicken the gravy.
6. Slowly pour in the beef broth while continuously stirring to dissolve the flour and prevent lumps from forming.
7. Add in the Worcestershire sauce and minced fresh thyme, stirring to combine these flavors.
8. Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Ensure they are partially submerged in the gravy for maximum flavor infusion.
9. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let everything simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and tender.
10. Serve your Southern-Style Smothered Pork Chops hot, smothered with generous spoonfuls of the rich onion and mushroom gravy. Enjoy with a side of mashed potatoes or green beans for a complete, comforting meal.