I am always on the look out for new ways to cook pork chops. A couple months back I caught pork chops on sale for .99 lb. So of course I ended up buying a few large packages and stock piling them. Those are the sales I just love stumbling on. Today's recipe comes courtesy of my favorite girl Paula Deen!!! I was watching Paula's Home Cooking and she was making Low Country Smothered Pork Chops. The recipe was so easy to prepare and Paula was cutting the pork chops with a fork in the end. So you know those things had to be so tender. All those peppers and onions looked so divine I knew this recipe would have great flavor.
The pork chops are lightly dredged in a bit of flour, browned in butter and then cooked with onions, green peppers, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth and seasonings. This recipe was perfect because our garden is still producing green peppers. Just when I think I have picked the last of them more seem to pop up. I am not going to complain because they can get kind of pricey in the store. If you are a pepper and onion lover this recipe is the one for you. We served our pork chops with mashed potatoes, but i think it would also be great served with rice. It makes a such a wonderful sauce. Ok enough about all that lets get to the recipe.
These are the ingredients you will need:
pork chops - 1 inch thick, green peppers, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, butter, salt & pepper, four and butter.
Trim the excess fat from the chops and season well with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly roll the chops in flour, shake off the excess, and slip them into the pan.
Brown well, about 3 minutes per side, and remove them to a plate.
Add the bell peppers and onions, to the skillet, and saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about half a minute longer. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet.
Add chops to pan and place vegetables on top of pork chops.
Pour in the broth and sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce.
Cover pan with foil and allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until chops are tender
Fork tender and so good.
Low Country Smothered Pork Chops
4 center-cut pork chops, 1-inch thick
Salt and pepper
Ground cayenne pepper (optional)
2 - tablespoons butter
1/4 - cup all-purpose flour, spread on a plate
2 medium green bell peppers, stemmed, cored, and membranes removed, cut into strips
2 - yellow onions, trimmed, cut lengthwise
3 - cloves garlic, minced
2 - cups chicken broth
2 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Trim the excess fat from the chops and season well with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly roll the chops in flour, shake off the excess, and slip them into the pan. Brown well, about 3 minutes per side, and remove them to a plate. Add the bell peppers and onions, to the skillet, and saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about half a minute longer. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add chops to pan and place vegetables on top of pork chops. Pour in the broth and sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce. Cover pan with foil and allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until chops are tender.
16 comments:
Now that's how I like pork chops. they look so good...thanks
Mmm! I'll be trying this recipe soon for sure!
Mmmmmm.... smothered pork chops are just SO darned good!
Those look so yummy! I love the bell pepper and onion combination. Most recipes with pork chops I find have fruit not veggies. Yum!
I;ve seen this before to, but haven't done it yet. What a great and easy recipe, anything with any type of gravy, and I'm there!
Awesome pictures. I felt like I was in your kitchen smelling those chopss. Sorry I am late, checking in with all the chefs...busy week getting the kids back to school. Thanks so much for stopping in at Momtrends and sharing.
Thats ok Nichole, you see it is Friday Feasts. I was adding mine on Saturday so you see I am a bit behind as well. The chops are wonderful i hope you give them a try.
Tina, those look so good...will be on the rotation soon! Have you tried PD's Swiss Steak? It is a staple in the fall/winter for us. I saw your link on Grocery Cart Challenge and wanted to stop by and say hi.....it's been a while.
Julie (Asasmommy from the old Coupon Chix)
Hey Julie, wow It has been along time since we have talked. Look how big Asa is. Thank you so much for stopping by make sure you come back again. I saw Paula make the swiss steak and it looked so good as well. I love my girl paula.
I am definitely going to have to make this since the only reason I never do pork chops is because of the toughness. I usually stick with pork tenderloin but it would be great to have a change. Thanks!!!
And no worries, I've been a stranger too. I think we have all slowed down a bit.
Do you think that you could brown the chops & do the veggies and then put it all in the crock pot and add the liquid and let cook??
Has anyone tried this?
Kerri,
I have never tried this but it's worth a try. I know everyone wants to use their crock pot more in the summer since it is so hot. I dont see why it wouldn't work. If you try it please come back and post the outcome.
I tried this in the crockpot and it was okay but think it works better on the stove top. It wasn't bad but not a fave; will stick to cooking on the stove
Looks amazing . . . I found you through TK and have really enjoyed perusing your step-by-steps. This recipe is going on my list to make this week! Mmmmm.
That's a great deal on pork chops. I'm happy you took advantage of it! Looks delicious.
OMG I tried this & the chops were so good & tender! I will never eat a fried pork chop again!
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