Smothered Pork Chops With Onion Gravy (The Cozy One-Pan Dinner Everyone Begs For)
If comfort food had a crown, these Smothered Pork Chops would wear it proudly. We’re talking tender, pan-seared chops swimming in a rich, velvety onion gravy that tastes like it slow-simmered all day, even though it comes together in under 40 minutes. This is the kind of dinner that stops conversation, warms souls, and makes people ask if you have just a little more in the pan.
And yes… you’ll definitely want to lick the fork clean. No judgment here.
Why This Recipe
Ultra-comforting, Southern-inspired flavors
One-pan + simple ingredients = weeknight hero
Pork chops stay juicy (no more sad, dry chops!)
A gravy so good you’ll want to pour it on everything
Perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies
If your family has been begging you to repeat recipes, this one will enter instant rotation.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Pork Chops
4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp olive oil
For the Onion Gravy
2 tbsp butter
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
Salt + pepper to taste
How to Make Smothered Pork Chops (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Season & Sear the Pork Chops
Rub the chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear each chop 3–4 minutes per side until beautifully golden. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Magical Onion Gravy
In the same skillet, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized about 10 minutes of pure, buttery joy. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat.
Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking, then add Worcestershire and thyme. Let it bubble into a silky, flavorful gravy.
3️⃣ Smother & Simmer
Return the pork chops to the pan, nestling them into the gravy. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender and fully cooked through.
4️⃣ Serve & Bask in Compliments
Serve your gorgeous smothered pork chops over mashed potatoes, rice, buttered noodles, or roasted broccoli… and drizzle extra gravy (because obviously).
What to Serve With Smothered Pork Chops
Creamy mashed potatoes
Rice pilaf
Roasted green beans or broccoli
Buttery egg noodles
Skillet cornbread
This gravy goes with EVERYTHING.
Storage & Reheating
Fridge: 3–4 days
Freezer: 2–3 months
Reheat: low and slow in a covered skillet
The gravy keeps the pork incredibly tender even the next day.