Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
This creamy Lemon & Thyme Smothered Pork Chops recipe always gets rave reviews. It's flavorful and ready in 35 minutes or less.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 3/4 tsp pepper, divided
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp parsley *optional
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 4 pork chops bone-in or boneless
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 c white wine *or chicken broth
- 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 3/4 c heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a glass dish, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, and cayenne. Dredge pork chops in mixture, remove any excess.
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt. Brown pork chops well on both sides, about 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan and transfer to a lined baking sheet. Place in the oven to bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes (or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees).
- Using the same skillet, set over medium heat. Add the wine, and whisk, scraping up any browned bits. Allow to reduce by half. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and thyme, whisk to combine.
- Add the heavy cream and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until slightly thickened.
- Return the pork chops to the pan, allow to cook for 5 minutes, spooning the sauce over top. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with remaining sauce.
Notes
Adapted from Creole Contessa
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 620mg | Vitamin A: 1430IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1.7mg