Smothered Pork Chops
Seared pork chops finished in a rich onion gravy until fork tender.
- Time50 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.43 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, paprika, garlic granules and pepper on a plate. Pat the chops dry and press into the flour, keeping any left over.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over a medium high heat. Brown the chops for 3 minutes each side, then set aside.
6 min - 3
Add the onions to the pan and cook for 8 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
8 min - 4
Sprinkle in 1 tbsp of the left over flour and stir. Slowly pour in the stock, stirring, then add the vinegar and thyme.
- 5
Return the chops to the pan, cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes until the pork is tender and the gravy has thickened.
20 min - 6
Serve over rice or mash with plenty of gravy.
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