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Smothered Pork Chops

March 26, 2012 by Katie Wells
Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
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  • Delicious Smothered Pork Chops!
  • Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

I must admit, smothered pork chops were something I had not tried before we switched to all real food eating, so I don’t technically know how they are supposed to taste. I do know that this version is really, really good, so while it may not be an exact replica of the not-so-healthy version, it is delicious!

Delicious Smothered Pork Chops!

These smothered pork chops are also a very quick meal and my husband and kids all love it. It came together in less than 30 minutes and only requires one pan to prepare!

healthy smothered pork chops

Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

Katie Wells
Hearty and creamy pork chops rich with the flavors of garlic and onion. Tastes like high-end restaurant food, but comes together in about half an hour!
4.25 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pork chops
Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 TBSP butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp water
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 pork chops
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp  basil
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Heat the butter or coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine the egg and water and whisk until smooth.
  • On a plate, combine the almond flour with half of the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder and mix.
  • Rinse each pork chop well and pat dry.
  • Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture and then in the almond flour.
  • Put each pork chop into the pre-heated skillet with the oil and cook about 5 minutes per side until starting to brown.
  • While the pork chops are cooking, thinly slice the onions and mushrooms.
  • Remove the pork chops and place them on a plate.
  • Add the onions to the pan and sprinkle with remaining spices.
  • Cook and stir until caramelized and browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until browned.
  • Scoot the onions to the side and return the pork chops to the pan.
  • Spread the onions on top of and between the pork chops.
  • Add the heavy cream and coconut milk and cook over medium low heat for an additional 5-8 minutes until most of the milk has evaporated and the sauce has started to thicken.
  • When sauce has thickened and pork chops are tender, serve each pork chop with a spoonful of the onion/mushroom sauce on top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Serve with mashed cauliflower to soak up all the delicious juices!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chopCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 11.2gProtein: 22.6gFat: 43.2gSaturated Fat: 22.3gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 747mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 4g
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (26 Comments)

  1. Jeremy

    June 2, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    This looks delicious and I def going to try this tonight. Question, I can use cream of coconut and coconut milk instead of the heavy cream right?

    Reply
    • Jeremy

      June 2, 2014 at 2:03 PM

      I apologize I just saw above that coconut cream substitutes the heavy cream. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Jane

    December 4, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I tried this tonight and it was delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Stacy

    March 29, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    These might qualify as the BEST pork chops we’ve ever had. Thank you!!!

    Reply
  4. sarah

    February 4, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I made these a couple of weeks ago and they are AWESOME! I Still can’t get my daughter to touch meat, but my husband and I absolutely loved them. Im making them again tonight!

    Reply
  5. Sarah Williams

    August 15, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Just had these tonight and I’m still feeling the aftereffects of the meal-gasm they immediately induced. Simply. Amazing. Seriously. I used pork tenderloin because it was on sale, but I’m sure just regular pork chops cooked this way would still be amazing. This recipe is forever saved in my arsenal of yummy meals. Kudos to your creative culinary craftiness. 🙂 

    Reply
  6. Vikki

    July 11, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    that really sounds good.  I’ve always just made them like my mom did.  dust lightly with flour, brown on both sides, top with 2 sliced onions separated into rings, cover and let cook til pork is done and onions are tender.  Simple easy and pretty healthy except for the white flour which could easily be exchanged for anything. I already use coconut oil for my frying anyway.  We eat with a side of brown rice and steamed broccoli.  I like my broccoli with just a little sea salt and a squeeze of lemon

    Reply
  7. Buttoni

    May 6, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    These look simply amazing!!  I can’t wait to try this recipe!!  We love pork smothered in anything!  🙂

    Reply
  8. Cecilia Powers

    March 31, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    i’m making this tonight. i’m so excited. my kids and hubby have no clue how healthy they are eating. 

    Reply
  9. Katie

    March 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Where are we with the challenge?  Is it over?  Is it still going on?  Just haven’t heard much from you about the challenge recently (but I know you’ve had some craziness going on).  Thanks!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      March 28, 2012 at 3:48 AM

      Still going on, and more info coming soon! Sorry for the lapse… I’ve been running a lot of pre-written posts while things have been so crazy here, but I’ve got more challenge stuff planned soon!

      Reply
  10. Laura

    March 27, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    These look YUM!!!!

    Reply
    • Sarah

      December 22, 2014 at 9:32 PM

      Oh my GOODNESS!!! That was delicious… We literally just ate them, and I had to sit down and tell you that my family loved it! <3

      Reply
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