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SMOTHERED Fried Pork Chops With Mushrooms & Onions: How To Make Fried Pork Chops And Gravy

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Smothered Fried Pork Chops with Mushrooms & Onions

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, smothered pork chops are a comforting staple often served with gravy and sides like mashed potatoes or rice. This dish highlights the use of simple, hearty ingredients that reflect the region's culinary heritage. Today, variations can be found across the country, showcasing different types of meats and sauces, but the essence of smothering remains a beloved tradition.

SouthernUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 center cut thinly sliced pork chops
salt
apple cider vinegar
1 medium onion
fresh mushrooms
buttermilk
vegetable oil
cornstarch
chicken broth
butter or margarine
minced garlic
all-purpose flour
Gravy Master
seasoning salt
Adobo seasoning
onion powder
thyme
parsley flakes
black pepper
garlic powder

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner, while pork loin is often less expensive.

1

Soak the pork chops in a salt water vinegar solution to thaw them out.

2

Rinse the pork chops after soaking in the salt water vinegar solution.

3

Slice the medium onion and fresh mushrooms.

4

Prepare buttermilk (or evaporated milk as a substitute) for the gravy.

5

Gather vegetable oil, cornstarch, chicken broth, butter or margarine, and minced garlic for the gravy.

6

Season the pork chops with a combination of seasoning salt, Adobo seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, parsley flakes, and black pepper.

7

Massage the seasonings into the pork chops for flavor.

8

Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.

9

Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add vegetable oil, allowing it to preheat for about 3 minutes.

10

Press the flour into the pork chops before adding them to the hot oil.

11

Fry the pork chops until golden brown on one side, then flip them over and cook until the other side is also golden brown.

12

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place them on a paper towel plate to drain excess oil.

13

In the same skillet, add butter or margarine and the sliced onions and mushrooms, cooking until they are browned.

14

Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir it in.

15

Add cornstarch to the skillet and stir to combine, which will thicken the gravy.

16

Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up the remnants from the bottom of the skillet for flavor.

17

Add Gravy Master to darken the gravy, adjusting to desired color.

18

Return the fried pork chops to the skillet and spoon the gravy over them.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlspatulameasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

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