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Cozy Smothered Pork Chops Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Mushroom Gravy

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Tender bone-in pork chops simmered in a rich and creamy mushroom gravy, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or comforting meals with family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (cremini or white button)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or almond flour/gluten-free blend for GF option)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: 1/4 cup white wine or sherry

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add mushrooms and onions. Cook 5-6 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and onions soften.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle flour evenly over mushroom mixture. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
  6. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps. Add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and optional white wine. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add fresh thyme leaves. Nestle pork chops back into the gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until pork reaches 145°F and is tender.
  8. Taste gravy and adjust salt and pepper. If too thick, add more broth or cream. Remove any thyme stems.
  9. Serve pork chops hot with creamy mushroom gravy spooned generously over them.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to ensure good browning. Stir flour constantly to avoid lumps in gravy. Let pork chops rest in gravy off heat for juicier meat. For gluten-free, substitute flour with rice flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and plant-based butter. Optional white wine adds complexity. Can finish cooking in oven at 350°F for 20 minutes covered for hands-off method.

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