Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops

Name: Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 1.5 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 1 tbsp Butter; 0.25 cup Buttermilk; 1.5 cups Chicken Broth; 4 cloves Minced Garlic; 4 whole Pork Chop; 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 0.25 cup Water; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Southern Recipes 🇺🇸American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Comfort-Food

Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops feature tender, bone-in chops nestled under a rich, silky pan gravy with deeply caramelized onions. The buttermilk-kissed sauce adds gentle tang and creaminess that complements the savory pork. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting Sunday meal, it pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or rice.

Prep15 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Gather all the ingredients.
2

Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the pork chops and brown them well on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
4

Transfer the pork chops to a plate.
5

Discard any excess grease from the skillet.
6

Melt the butter in the same skillet; reduce the heat to medium.
7

Add the onion and a pinch of salt; cook until the onion is very browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
8

Stir in the garlic; cook for 1 minute.
9

Stir in the flour; cook for 2 minutes.
10

Add the chicken broth to the skillet; stir, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
11

Pour any accumulated juices from the plate with the pork chops into the sauce.
12

Stir in the buttermilk until smooth.
13

Add the water.
14

Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the onions begin to break down and the sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
15

Place the pork chops in the sauce; spoon the sauce over the top to coat.
16

Reduce the heat to low; simmer until the chops are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
17

Taste and adjust the seasoning.
18

Serve the chops with the gravy on top.