Step 1

Start by patting the bone in pork chops with paper towels to remove any moisture. Combine 1/2 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne, along with 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt. Rub the mixture onto the chops. Sprinkle them with 1/2 teaspoon of cracked pepper and drizzle them with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.

Step 2

Coat each chop in 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour shaking off any extra. Keep the remaining flour aside.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once it’s hot cook the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they turn brown. Set aside the cooked chops.

Step 4

In the skillet melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook them for around 10 minutes until they become soft and caramelized. If the pan looks dry add a splash from the 1/2 cup of chicken broth.

Step 5

Add minced garlic. Chopped thyme to the skillet cooking for about half a minute until they released their fragrance.

Step 6

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of reserved flour, onto the onions. Mix well. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the flour to dissolve.

Step 7

Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the pan making sure to scrape up all the bits stuck to the bottom. Let the liquid simmer. Thicken, for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Slowly whisk in 3/4 cup of buttermilk or cream allowing the gravy to simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes until it reaches a creamy consistency.

Step 9

Carefully place the cooked pork chops back into the pan generously coating them with the sauce. Let them simmer in the sauce until fully cooked, which should take around 5 minutes or until they’re done according to your preference. The sauce will naturally thicken more as it combines with the pork.

Step 10

Give your dish a taste. Adjust the seasoning, with salt and pepper as necessary. Before serving garnish your Southern Smothered Pork Chops with some chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Sit back. Savor all those comforting flavors that these pork chops bring to your plate.