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Smothered pork chops with mushroom gravy in a skillet.
Servings: 4 to 5 Servings

Smothered Pork Chops

4.73 from 11 votes
A dairy-free version of classic Smothered Pork Chops, this easy recipe is quick to toss together any night of the week! Serve it with mashed potatoes or bread and veggies for a complete meal!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 to 5 pork chops*
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Remove the pork chops from their packaging and place them on a large plate or cutting board. Use paper towels to pat off any excess moisture.
  • Season both sides of each pork chop with sea salt and pepper.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat. I use a large nonstick skillet, but cast iron works great too. Allow the oil to heat up for several minutes, until the skillet is sizzling hot.
  • Place the seasoned pork chops on the hot surface and brown for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a golden brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and set them aside. They will not be cooked through just yet.
  • Place the skillet back on the stove top and add the butter. Reduce the heat to medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and begins turning brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the garlic is very fragrant and the mushrooms begin to soften.
  • Stir the flour into the onion and mushroom mixture.
  • Pour the beef broth, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce and dried oregano into the skillet and bring everything to a full boil.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened and begins pulling away from the skillet when stirred.
  • Transfer the seared pork chops back into the skillet with the gravy. Cook at a full but controlled boil for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping the pork chops once or twice, or until they have reached your desired level of doneness.
  • For the best result, I recommend pulling the pork chops off of the stove top once they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. To check the temperature, insert a meat thermometer into the thicket part of the pork chops. Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. They will continue cooking during this time and should reach an internal temperature of about 150 degrees F.
  • Serve smothered pork chops with your choice of side dishes, and enjoy!

Notes

*Use boneless or bone-in pork chops. I prefer bone-in.

Nutrition

Serving: 16-ounce pork chop in gravy, Calories: 338kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 97mg, Sodium: 758mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g
Course: Main Dishes, Pork Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy pork chops, dairy-free dinner recipes, dinner recipe, easy dinner recipes, fancy dinner recipe, gluten free dinner recipes, healthy dinner recipes, pork chop recipes, smothered pork chops
Author: Julia Mueller