Smothered Pork Chops

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• FOR CHOPS
• 1 lb bone-in pork chops, 1 inch
• thick
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning or
• seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 2T. olive oil
• 2 T. unsalted butter
• FOR ONION GRAVY
• 1 T. unsalted butter
• 1 Lg yellow onion, thinly
• sliced
• pinch of salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 T. chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 C. low sodium chic broth
• 1/4 C. heavy cream
• chopped fresh parsley for
• garnish

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Season pork chops with seasoning salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until butter is melted.

Step 2

Add pork chops to skillet and sear for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. If skillet isn't big enough, cook the pork chops in batches. Transfer to a plate and keep covered.

Step 3

Return skillet to heat and add a tablespoon of butter; melt over medium heat. Stir in sliced onions and add a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Cook onions for 12 minutes, or until very soft and caramelized, stirring frequently. Add garlic and fresh thyme; continue to cook for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Pour in chicken broth and using a wooden spoon, scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Whisk in heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute. educe heat to medium low and continue to cook for 3 more minutes or until pork is completely cooked thru and sauce has thickened.

Step 6

Remove from heat; garnish with parsley and serve.

Step 7

Calories: 353, Fat 29g, Cholesterol 102mg, Sodium 228mg, Potassium 228mg, Carbs 4g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 1g, Protein 19g