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Smothered Pork Chops Recipe with Buttery Grits

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A cozy soul food dish featuring tender bone-in pork chops smothered in rich onion gravy, served with creamy buttery grits. Perfect for a comforting Sunday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • All-purpose flour, for dredging and thickening gravy
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 4 cups water or milk (milk for creamier grits)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl and dredge each chop, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil or lard in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear about 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chops and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions to the same pan, scraping up browned bits. Cook until softened and starting to caramelize, about 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over onions and stir to coat. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping pan to loosen stuck bits. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Nestle pork chops back in skillet with gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F and chops are tender. Stir gravy occasionally.
  6. While pork simmers, bring 4 cups water or milk to boil in medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once grits thicken, stir in 2 tablespoons butter and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve grits on plates, top with pork chop, ladle gravy and caramelized onions over. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

If gravy is too thick, add a splash more broth. If too thin, whisk in a little flour slurry gradually. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blends. For vegan adaptation, substitute pork chops with portobello mushrooms and use vegetable broth and dairy-free alternatives. Let pork chops rest after cooking for juiciness. Stir grits frequently to avoid lumps.

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