Lowcountry Smothered Pork Chops
Smothered? Ok, so maybe I drowned them. But that’s ok, because these lowcountry smothered pork chops were divine.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 285kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops preferably bone-in, 1" thick
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 medium green bell peppers sliced
- 2 yellow onions sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Combine the salt, black pepper and cayenne, to taste.
- Season the chops liberally with the mixture.
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spread the flour out onto a plate.
- Coat the chops in the flour, shaking off the excess, then transfer to the skillet.
- Brown the chops on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove to a plate.
- Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet and saute for 5 minutes or until just starting to soften.
- Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce and stir.
- Add the chops back to the skillet, spooning the cooked vegetables on top.
- Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer for 45 minutes or until the chops are very tender.
Notes
Serve topped with the peppers and onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg