Cook's Country

Southern-Style Smothered Pork Chops

I AM A huge fan of rich, meaty Southern-style smothered pork chops. They’re the epitome of simple, satisfying comfort food: Just heavily season the chops, sear them, and then simmer them in a roux-based onion gravy until they’re perfectly tender.

Unfortunately, many versions of smothered pork chops disappoint—especially the handful of existing slow-cooker recipes I prepared for my colleagues in the test kitchen. Their comments ranged from “really tough meat” to “bland and boring” to

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Cook's Country

Cook's Country1 min read
The American Table
Matzo is a thin flatbread made with flour and water. It’s the only bread product permitted during Passover. By Jewish law, matzo dough must be baked within 18 minutes of mixing to ensure that the dough doesn’t begin to ferment and therefore remains u
Cook's Country4 min read
Braised Whole Artichokes
NEARLY ALL THE artichokes consumed in the United States are grown in California. One of the most common preparations for artichokes is to simply steam or boil them whole. When the artichokes are tender, you pull the leaves apart to dip into melted bu
Cook's Country2 min read
Salsa Macha
SALSA MACHA IS a treasured Mexican condiment that ranges from smoky and spicy to nutty and savory. The name “macha” comes from the Spanish word “machacar,” meaning “to break, grind, or pulverize.” The most basic salsa macha has four main ingredients:

Related