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Two juicy Traditional Pork Chops With Savory Pan Gravy, garnished with fresh thyme, served in a bowl.

Perfect Traditional Pork Chops With Savory Pan Gravy

This recipe guides you through making classic pork chops with a rich, savory pan gravy. It's a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pork chops
  • 4 boneless pork chops about 1 to 1 ½ inches thick
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the gravy
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour all purpose or white wheat
  • 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper and thyme.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil.
  3. Add pork chops to the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until well browned. Remove the pork chops from the pan and cover to keep warm. They will finish cooking later.
  4. Make the gravy. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the butter to the skillet.
  5. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute, whisking occasionally, to remove the raw taste.
  6. Add chicken broth to the pan slowly and whisk continuously to combine until the mixture is smooth, without any lumps. Sprinkle in the thyme, salt and pepper.
  7. Let the gravy cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Return the pork chops to the pan and turn to coat them in the gravy. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for 8-10 minutes, until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 135°F.
  9. Remove from heat. Add the Greek yogurt to the gravy and stir to combine.
  10. Serve the pork chops with plenty of gravy over top.

Notes

This recipe is designed for home cooks who appreciate classic, comforting meals. The pork chops can be bone-in or boneless. Ensure your skillet is large enough to hold the pork chops without overcrowding.

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