Authentic Southern Smothered Pork Chops

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Tender pork chops slow-simmered in a savory gravy with onions and bell peppers, capturing the essence of Southern home cooking. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 47 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 425 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 32 min Serves 4 American cuisine 425 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Dredge each chop in 1/4 cup flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops 4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp butter in same skillet. Add 1 sliced onion and 1 sliced green bell pepper. Cook 7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Bring to a simmer, scraping pan bottom for browned bits.
  5. Step 5: Return pork chops to skillet, nestling into sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes until pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Step 6: Remove pork chops. Mix remaining 1/4 cup flour with 2 tbsp cold water to form slurry. Stir slurry into sauce and cook 3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  7. Step 7: Return pork chops to sauce and simmer 2 minutes. Serve hot with gravy spooned over top.

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