Braised Pork Chops with Country Gravy

Braised Pork Chops with Country Gravy is the ultimate comfort food. Juicy, tender pork chops simmered in a creamy milk gravy create a rich and satisfying main dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. It’s simple, hearty, and sure to become a family favorite.

These braised pork chops are the perfect solution to easy weeknight dinners. While the cook time is a little while, there are few ingredients involved and very little clean up!

These go great with a side of Mom's Skillet Home Fries or Garlic Mashed Cauliflower. Air fryer Brussels sprouts or asparagus make a great green veggie side.

Ingredients

Just some great quality pork, seasoning, a little flour and milk is all it takes to make this delicious comforting meal.

• Bone-in loin pork chops (about 1" thick) 
• All-purpose flour
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2% milk 
• Butter

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How to Make Braised Pork Chops

1. Trim any visible fat from pork chops.
2. In a large, ziplock plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
3. Add pork to bag and seal closed. Shake bag to coat pork with flour mixture.
4. Remove pork from bag, reserving remaining flour mixture.
5. Place reserved flour mixture in a small bowl. Gradually add ¾ cup milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.
6. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add pork to hot skillet and fry for 5 minutes on each side, until browned.
8. Remove pork from skillet and place on a plate. Set aside.
9. Add milk mixture to the skillet, whisking all the while, bringing up any browned bits in the bottom of the skillet.
10. Return pork to gravy in skillet. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer pork in gravy for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. Turn pork chops over. Stir in ¾ cup of milk, cover and cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
12. Uncover skillet, and cook pork 15 minutes or until gravy is reduced to ⅔ cup. Spoon gravy over pork.

Hint: using a hand whisk is the best way to scrape all those delicious cooked on bits in the skillet when making the gravy. This Swedish whisk (affiliate link) is my favorite and the shape makes it easy to get into the round corners of the pan!

Substitutions

Below are some substitutions you can make for taste and/or dietary restrictions.

• Pork Chops: If you’re not a fan of pork, feel free to swap the chops for chicken thighs or even bone-in chicken breasts. Just adjust the cooking time to ensure the meat cooks through.
• Dairy free: Almond or cashew milk is a great substitute for those who need to eat dairy free.
• Gluten free: Substitute 3-4 tablespoons cornstarch for the flour, depending on the desired thickness of your gravy. Start with 3 and add more if needed.

Variations

Giving the visitor ideas on how they can change this recipe to better suit their dinner guests, or their cultural cuisine, is a great way to increase the chances they make the recipe.

• Herb-Infused: Toss in some fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme sprigs while the pork chops braise to add a fragrant touch.
• Spicy Kick: Love some heat? Sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne pepper or serve the dish with a side of hot sauce.
• Onion Gravy: Caramelize some onions in the skillet first, then follow the recipe as usual for a sweeter, deeper gravy.

See this Instant Pot Pork Roast on my website for another easy comfort food dish made with pork!

Storage

Store leftover braised pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

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Pairing

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Braised Pork Chops with Country Gravy

Shelby Law Ruttan

Braised Pork Chops with Country Gravy is a classic comfort food dish featuring tender pork chops simmered in a creamy, savory gravy. It's an easy, one-pan recipe that’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.

4.80 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Comfort Food

Servings 4 servings

Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

• Large skillet (with lid)
• Hand whisk
• Small bowl

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Ingredients

  

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• 16 ounces bone-in loin pork chops (about 1" thick) (4 chops)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1½ cup 2% milk divided
• 4 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

 

• Trim any visible fat from pork chops.
• In a large, ziplock plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
• Add pork to bag and seal closed. Shake bag to coat pork with flour mixture.
• Remove pork from bag, reserving remaining flour mixture.
• Place reserved flour mixture in a small bowl. Gradually add ¾ cup milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add pork to hot skillet and fry for 5 minutes on each side, until browned.
• Remove pork from skillet and place on a plate. Set aside.
• Add milk mixture to the skillet, whisking all the while, bringing up any browned bits in the bottom of the skillet.
• Return pork to gravy in skillet. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer pork in gravy for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Turn pork chops over. Stir in ¾ cup of milk, cover and cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
• Uncover skillet, and cook pork 15 minutes or until gravy is reduced to ⅔ cup. Spoon gravy over pork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chop and 2-½ Tablespoons gravyCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 27gFat: 22gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 767mgSugar: 5g

Keyword braised pork chops, comfort food, country gravy, pork loin

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