Pork Chops and Gravy

Name: Pork Chops and Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 4 pork chops (bone-in, 1-inch thick), seasoned with salt and pepper; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 onion, sliced; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender pan-fried pork chops topped with a silky pan gravy made from the drippings. Comfort food at its finest served over rice or potatoes.

35 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

4 pork chops (bone-in, 1-inch thick), seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, sliced
1.5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Season 4 seasoned with salt and pepper pork chops (bone-in, 1-inch thick) with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add pork chops and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove and set aside.
4

In the same skillet, cook 1/2 sliced onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.
5

Pour in 1.5 cups chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6

Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into the broth. Simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
7

Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and return pork chops to the skillet.
8

Simmer for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Pork Chops and Gravy reach?

For Pork Chops and Gravy, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for cornstarch in Pork Chops and Gravy?

The entry for Pork Chops and Gravy calls for 1 tbsp cornstarch. In its place: Use twice as much all-purpose flour and cook it a few minutes longer, or the same amount of arrowroot or tapioca starch.

Can I make Pork Chops and Gravy dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pork Chops and Gravy is 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Pork Chops and Gravy?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 32 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 680 mg sodium.

How long does Pork Chops and Gravy keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Pork Chops and Gravy within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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