Description

Comforting Pork Chops with Potatoes and Gravy — tender seared chops with creamy homemade gravy and buttery potatoes.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pork Chops:

4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless; about 1 inch thick)
Salt, to taste
¼ cup flour
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp paprika
3 Tbsp olive oil

For the Gravy:

2 cups chicken broth
1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon)
1 tsp each: low-sodium soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder
¼ tsp each: dried thyme, rosemary, sage
4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp flour
⅓ cup half-and-half
2–3 drops Kitchen Bouquet (optional, for color)

For the Side Potatoes:

2 lb yellow or baby potatoes, halved
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1 – Prep the Pork Chops

Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt.
In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Dredge each pork chop in the mixture, shaking off the excess.

Step 2 – Sear the Pork Chops
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add pork chops and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside on a plate; cover loosely with foil.

Step 3 – Make the Gravy
5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let melt.
6. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
7. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
8. Add bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
9. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the gravy thickens. Stir in half-and-half for creaminess and adjust salt to taste.
10. Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon gravy over the top. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes on low until tender.

Step 4 – Roast the Potatoes
11. While the pork cooks, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
12. Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
13. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.

Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy
14. Serve each pork chop with a generous spoonful of gravy and roasted potatoes on the side.
15. Garnish with parsley and enjoy immediately!

Notes

Pork chops release flavor into the gravy — don’t skip simmering.

Use low-sodium broth if possible; bouillon and soy sauce add plenty of salt.

Leftover gravy makes a fantastic dip for bread or biscuits.

Keywords: Tender Pork Chops with Potatoes and Gravy