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Cozy Smothered Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Gravy

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Tender bone-in pork chops smothered in a velvety, garlicky mushroom gravy made right in the same skillet. A quick and easy one-pan comfort meal that comes together in about 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the pork chops. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
  4. Sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes on the first side until deep golden brown. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes on the second side. Internal temperature should reach 135°F (57°C). Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Do not clean the pan.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let it melt. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until deeply browned.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  7. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and garlic. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking constantly, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  9. Pour in heavy cream and add dried thyme and paprika. Stir to combine. Let simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until thickened to coat the back of a spoon.
  10. Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Spoon some gravy over the tops. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry for best browning. Let mushrooms brown properly without stirring too often. Keep heat at a gentle simmer after adding cream to prevent separation. Taste and adjust seasoning as you go. For dairy-free, use olive oil or vegan butter and full-fat coconut cream. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch slurry.

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