Smothered Pork Chops Sweet Corn (Printable Version)
Tender pork chops in rich onion gravy paired with buttery sweet corn—the ultimate comfort food dinner for any night.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pork Chops
01 - 4 bone-in pork chops, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick
02 - Salt and pepper, to taste
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dredging)
06 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Onion Gravy
07 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
11 - 480 ml (2 cups) chicken broth
12 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste
14 - Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or chili flakes
→ Sweet Corn
15 - 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
16 - 1 tbsp butter
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
18 - 1 tsp sugar (optional, enhances sweetness)
19 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Lightly dredge in flour.
02 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions and cook 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and flour. Cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in chicken broth.
05 - Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
06 - Return pork chops to skillet, spoon gravy over, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until chops are tender.
07 - Meanwhile, heat butter in a separate pan. Add corn, salt, pepper, and sugar if using. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with parsley.
08 - Serve pork chops smothered in gravy with sweet corn on the side.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple pantry ingredients most home cooks already have
- Creates restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort
- Perfect balance of savory gravy with sweet corn side
02 -
- Bone-in pork chops stay juicier than boneless alternatives
- The dish freezes beautifully for up to 3 months
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors continue to develop
- Complete protein meal with vegetable side in one recipe