Low Country Smothered Pork Chops

Lightly breaded pork chops smothered in onions, green peppers and a rich gravy. These delicious pork chops turn out fork tender! 

I'm 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 stock piling a few packages in the freezer. Don't you just love sales like that? I know I do. Today's recipe comes courtesy of  Paula Deen! I was watching Paula's Home Cooking last week and she made these Low Country Smothered Pork Chops. 

This recipe looked so easy to prepare and I couldn't wait to make it. Paula was cutting those pork chops with a fork when it was all said and done with, so you know those things were so tender. This recipe had peppers and onions which is one of my favorites, so I knew this recipe would have great flavor.

These pork chops are lightly dredged in 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 the peppers more seem to pop up. 

I'm 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: bone in pork chops ( 1 inch thick), sliced green peppers, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, butter, flour, butter, salt and pepper. Lets get started.

Trim the excess fat from the pork chops and season well with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly roll the chops in flour, shake off any excess. Add the pork chips into the skillet. 

Brown well, about 3 minutes per side, and remove them to a plate and set aside.

Using the same skillet add green peppers and onions and saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. 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 Worcestershire sauce.

Cover pan tightly with foil and allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until chops are tender. 

Remove foil and serve. These pork chops are fork tender. 

 

Recipe courtesy of Pauladeen.com.
Servings: 4