Smothered pork chop recipe substitutions
Can I use milk instead of whipping cream? Yes, you can. It won’t be as creamy, but it will still be delicious. Can I make it gluten-free? While we haven’t tried to make gluten-free, we imagine you can use your favorite gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour. Can I use pork loin? Pork loin is a larger cut of meat. While you can cut it into chops, it’s typically meant for roasting. Can I use thick-cut pork chops? Yes, but you’ll have to cook them longer. We like to reduce the heat to medium heat after they’re browned and cook thick-cut chops for a few extra minutes. It’s also nice to sear all sides of the chops when they’re thick cut so even the sides are golden.
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And readers like you agree. Lynn wrote, “My hubby said they are the best pork chops he’s ever eaten.” And Monica wrote, “ Amazing! Delicious! Beyond the best!”
Pork chops – we use 1-inch thick boneless chops but you can also use bone in. See the section above to learn more about the different cuts you can use in this recipe. Salt + pepper + flour – for seasoning and coating the pork chops. Onion + mushrooms + olive oil – that perfect combo of sweet sautéed yellow onion and earthy mushrooms make the gravy base. Italian seasoning – we use our own homemade Italian seasoning, but you can use store-bought or a mix of a few herbs. Chicken broth – for adding lots of flavor to the gravy. You could also use a mushroom stock instead. Whipping cream – a heavy cream gives the sauce a rich, creamy finish.
Here’s a quick rundown of the different cuts:
Rib Chop – As the name suggests, these chops come from the rib section near the shoulder. They can be boneless or bone-in and are both flavorful and tender. Pork loin chops – also known as the porterhouse cut, loin chops can sometimes be included in a cut of tenderloin. It tends to be a cleaner cut of meat and is a bit pricier as a result. Boneless loin chop – this is the same as the loin chop but with the bone removed. Because there is no bone, it cooks quicker and risks becoming dry. Sirloin Chop – is a cheaper cut from the hip and backbone, but it is tough unless it’s braised.
Potato dishes that taste great with smothered pork chops
Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese Duchess Mashed Potatoes
Some of our favorite vegetable sides
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Roasted Broccoli Steaks with Butter Toasted Pine Nuts
We’ve found that the best way to reheat leftovers is to slice the pork chops and then reheat them in a pan with the sauce and a splash of water. You don’t need to cook the pork chops, just warm them up. They reheat beautifully this way. You can also use a microwave.
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