Smothered Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy

Smothered Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy is a delicious comfort food meal! Pan seared bone-in pork chops are smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy. An easy 30 minute dinner recipe that is absolutely amazing! My personal chef clients requested this thick pork chop recipe all year round.

", your smothered pork chops with mushroom gravy absolutely made my day! I've tried so many different smothered pork chop recipes, but yours was by far the most comforting and homey. The flavor was incredible, and honestly, I'm at a loss for words because it was that good." ~ Jensen

Recipe review

As a personal chef, a frequently asked question is what is my most requested dish. Each client has different dietary considerations and taste preferences. I'm always preparing a wide variety of recipes each time I cook.

But comfort food dishes are popular requests no matter what diet a client is following. My Smothered Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy is on the list of top feel-good-food dishes for my clients.

French Onion Chicken Bake, Homestyle Turkey Meatloaf with Mushrooms, Oven Fried and Baked Eggplant Parmesan, and Mushroom Quiche with puff pastry are ones that I make over and over again for my clients.

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Why you'll love this recipe

• These pork chops with mushroom gravy are the ultimate comfort food! It's an easy and impressive 30 minute dinner recipe that you'll absolutely love! This is one of the best thick pork chop recipes.
• The recipe has just a few simple ingredients. Don't skip the poultry season. It adds a homey, slow cooked flavor to the dish.
• You can make this pork chop recipe in advance just like my Pork Tenderloin Stew. Just gently reheat at serving time.

Ingredients & substitutions

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. I've included some substitutions too. Scroll to the recipe card for full quantities of all the ingredients.

• Bone-in pork chops ~ My favorites are Berkshire bone-in pork chops. Boneless pork are an alternative.
• Poultry seasoning ~ A blend of spices that enhances the flavor of chicken, turkey, pork, and veal. It is a combination for dried sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram.
• Olive oil and salted butter
• Yellow onion ~ Vidalia or white onions or shallots are also options.
• Button mushrooms ~ Try cremini mushrooms too.
• All purpose flour ~ Gluten free flour can be substituted to make this recipe gluten free.
• Reduced sodium beef stock ~ Homemade is best, but a good packaged one is good too!
• Heavy cream ~ My first choice for the ultimate creaminess. Light cream, half and half or whole milk are also option.
• Fresh parsley ~ Dried parsley works too!

What are the best pork chops to prepare?

Hands down, the best pork chops are bone-in Berkshire pork chops. The meat is more tender, juicy, and flavorful than other pork chops. Look for evenly marbled chops. The marbling of fat and the darker meat make for pork chops that are not only rich in flavor, but they're very tender.

After tasting Berkshire pork chops, you'll never go back to any other variety. Ask for them at your local butcher store. They're also available at well stocked meat departments of grocery stores.

How to make pork with mushroom gravy

Gather the simple ingredients and everyday kitchen tools to make this easy 30 minute pork chop recipe. This is a brief overview of the flavorful recipe. Scroll to the recipe card for the complete instructions.

Step 1: Season thick, bone-in pork chops with poultry seasoning, kosher salt and pepper.

Step 2: Sear the chops in a combination of salted butter and olive oil.

Step 3: Sauté onions, mushrooms and garlic in butter in the same pan. Sprinkle the sauteed vegetables with all purpose flour and stir to combine. Add beef stock and simmer the gravy. Pour in some heavy cream.

Step 4: Nestlethe pork chops into the gravy. Smother the golden brown chops with the mushroom gravy and simmer for a few more minutes. The chops will be ultra tender, and the gravy become velvety delicious!

Hint

Take the chill off the pork chops. It will cook more evenly. Remove it from the refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes prior to cooking. Just remove them from the packaging and place them on a plate on the counter.

Storage & heating

Follow these tips for storing the pork chops in the refrigerator or freezer.

• Refrigerator ~ Completely cool the pork chops and gravy and store in an airtight container (I use these meal prep containers) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave on 60 percent power for 1-2 minutes. Continue heating at 30 second intervals until heated through. Alternately heat in sauté pan over medium low heat or a 350 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes.
• Freezer ~ Completely cool the pork chops and gravy and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. To reheat, microwave on 60 percent power for 1-2 minutes. Continue heating at 30 second intervals until heated through. Alternately heat in sauté pan over medium low heat or a 350 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes.

expert tips

• Pick bone-in pork chops that are about 1-inch thick~ It's easy to overcook thin pork chops. Thicker bone-in chops are my go to for delicious juicy and tender pork chops.
• Use a combination of fats to sear ~ Using part olive oil and salted butter adds the most flavor to the pork chops and the mushroom gravy. Oil has a high smoke point, it helps prevent the butter from burning and becoming bitter.
• Resist the urge to poke and prod the chops ~ To get a nice golden brown crust on the chops, leave them be as they sear.
• Use the same pan to make the gravy ~ After searing the pork chops, use the same sauté pan to make the gravy. The little roasty bits of pork left in the pan add wonderful flavor to the gravy.
• Invest in a digital thermometer ~ An instant read digital thermometer is one of my go to kitchen utensils. After finishing the gravy, tuck the chops back in the pan and smother them with the gravy. Simmer until the chops reach 145 degrees F for perfectly cooked pork. Learn more about safe pork cooking practices from the National Pork Board.

Frequently asked questions

Can you make this recipe dairy free?

Yes you can. Omit the heavy cream and substitute your favorite nondairy "milk." Some delish choices are coconut milk, nondairy heavy cream, cashew milk or almond milk. You can even leave out the cream all together and just use more beef stock too.

How do you cook pork chops so they're tender and not tough?

Choose bone-in pork chops. They're more tender and juicy than boneless ones. The bone and the fat in the chops adds extra flavor and releases moisture into the meat.

What to serve with pork chops in mushroom gravy

These are my favorite dishes to serve with this pork chop and mushroom gravy recipe:

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