Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 331.76 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 34.14 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 14.18 g 5%
- Total Fat 16.67 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 5.68 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.34 mg High 26%
- Sodium 2437.78 mg High 106%
- Dietary Fiber 1.08 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 9.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 39.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 90.47 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 16.53 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Onion Gravy Smothered Pork Chops is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Buttermilk, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 331.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Buttermilk, Chicken Broth, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 331.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 18 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops healthy?
- Chef John’s Onion-Gravy Smothered Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 331.76 calories and 34.14 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2437.78 mg (106% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.68 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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