Recipe: Southern Smothered Pork Chops

Southern Smothered Pork Chops are a delicious Southern favorite and is a nice change from other recipes... it really is a light creamy sauce... quick and easy to make.

TIPS
You can use bone in or boneless loin pork chops.

I dredge them in a seasoned flour about 1/2 cup of flour is all you need for 4 - 6 large chops and you probably will have a bit left.  Season the flour with a sprinkling of salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.

I added sliced fresh mushrooms to the original recipe.. we like mushrooms.. you can leave them out if you prefer.

I season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.. and pinch of cayenne (optional)... a sprinkling is really all you need.

I bought thick chops and figure one chop per person.

This simple dish goes well with mashed potatoes, noodles or rice.

Recipe:   Southern Smothered Pork Chops

All you need:

Thick loin pork chops

1/2 cup flour, seasoned *See TIPS

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 pkg (8 oz.) fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons flour

1/2  cup buttermilk

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Salt

Black pepper

Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

All you have to do:

Dredge the chops in the seasoned flour.  Discard any leftover flour.

In a large skillet heat the butter and olive oil over medium high heat.

Add the pork chops and sear on both sides.   Add the mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large measuring cup whisk together the chicken broth and the 2 tablespoons of flour until no lumps appear.

Add the chicken broth mixture and the buttermilk and season to taste with additional salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.  Stir well.

Cook at a low simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pork chops are fully cooked.  

Serve on a platter with sauce over it.