Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

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Smothered Pork Chops
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  1. If using bacon: Fry bacon in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate, leaving fat in saucepan (you should have 2 tablespoons bacon fat; if not supplement with vegetable oil).
  2. Using 2 tablespoons of bacon fat or vegetable oil. Reduce heat to medium low and gradually whisk flour into fat until smooth. Cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is light brown, about the color of peanut butter, about 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk chicken broth in slow, steady stream; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, stirring occasionally; cover and set aside off heat.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until smoking, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Brown chops in single layer until deep golden on first side, about 3 minutes. Flip chops and cook until browned on second side, about 3 minutes longer.
  5. Transfer chops to large plate and set aside.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of oil, onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and water to now empty skillet. Using wooden spoon, scrape browned bits on pan bottom and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and browned around the edges, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer.
  7. Return the chops to skillet in single layer covering chops with onions. Pour warm sauce and any juices collected from pork; add bay leaves. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until pork is tender and paring knife inserted into chops meets very little resistance, about 30 minutes.
  8. Transfer chops to warmed serving platter and tent with foil. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer sauce rapidly, stirring frequently, until thickened to gravy-like consistency, about 5 minutes.
  9. Discard bay leaves, stir in parsley and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Cover chops with sauce, sprinkle with reserved bacon, and served immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 334.23 Kcal (1399 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.17g 37%
Cholesterol 55.25mg 18%
Sodium 685.13mg 29%
Potassium 494.62mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.04g 3%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 5%
Protein 23.57g 47%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 32.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.64 Kcal (513 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.87g 37%
Cholesterol 20.27mg 18%
Sodium 251.39mg 29%
Potassium 181.49mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.32g 3%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 5%
Protein 8.65g 47%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 12.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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