Smothered Pork Chops

How to make Smothered Pork Chops.

INGREDIENTS: 4 Servings

• 4 thick bone-in pork chops
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided
• 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

1. Season pork chops all over with salt and pepper.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together flour with garlic powder and chilli powder.
3. Coat the pork chops in flour, shaking off excess.
4. Reserve 2 tablespoons seasoned flour.
5. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, heat 1/4 cup oil until shimmering.
6. In batches, cook pork chops until golden, 4-5 minutes per side.
7. Transfer to a plate.
8. Wipe out the skillet.
9. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in remaining oil and add onions.
10. Season with more salt and pepper and cook until very soft and slightly caramelized, 15-20 minutes.
11. Add butter and let it melt, then sprinkle in reserved flour.
12. Cook until flour is no longer raw, about a minute.
13. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream and bring to a simmer, until sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
14. Return pork chops to the skillet and cook until pork is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. 
15. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.