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Thick-cut pork chops, deeply golden-brown and slightly caramelized, nestled in a rich, glossy onion and gravy sauce with tender sautéed mushrooms and garlic, served straight from a cast-iron skillet onto a rustic wooden board, garnished with fresh parsley

Dump-and-Go Smothered Pork Chops

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Dump-and-go smothered pork chops are the easiest one-pan dinner you’ll make — minimal prep, maximum flavor and tenderness. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or Worcestershire for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. <li id="instruction-step-2" season both sides of pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add onions and mushrooms. Sauté 5–6 minutes until softened and browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  5. Stir in beef broth, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Return pork chops to skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
  6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 20–25 minutes, or until pork reaches 145°F internally and sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For extra richness, stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or butter at the end.
  • Can be made in an Instant Pot: Sear, then pressure cook on high for 15 minutes + 10-minute natural release.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Baking, Searing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chop with sauce
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg