Who doesn’t love pan seared pork chops smothered in mushroom gravy? Who can resist? 

Smothered Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy

4 large, bone-in, 1-inch thick, pork chops 
Freshly ground pepper, and garlic salt; to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil  
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
4 ounces sliced Baby Bella mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 clove garlic, minced

Sprinkle both sides of pork chops lightly with pepper and garlic salt. Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sear chops for 6 to 7 minutes, flipping every minute. Cook until internal temperature is 140ºF. Transfer chops to a plate. Let rest 10 minutes

While chops are resting, in a second large skillet, melt 2 tablespoon unsalted butter. Cook onions and mushrooms with a pinch of salt until onions are transparent. Add thyme and garlic. Cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat and reserve.

Make the Gravy
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 (4 ounce) package sliced baby Bella mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Canola oil
4 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 cups (30% lower sodium) chicken broth
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup buttermilk
 
While chops are resting, in a second clean large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Cook onion and mushrooms with a pinch of salt until onions are transparent. Add thyme and garlic. Stir 30 seconds. Remove from pan and place in a bowl. Reserve.

In the same skillet you cooked the mushrooms, melt 2 more tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Whisk butter and flour 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring with a wire whisk until thickened. Add cream of mushroom soup. Add reserved onions, mushrooms, and any juices that have accumulated from the pork chops. Reduce heat to low. Drizzle buttermilk on top of gravy and let it warm before stirring in (to prevent curds from forming). Taste and adjust seasonings. Makes 4 pork chops. Tip: Don’t be tempted to add more onions or the gravy will taste like onions and not mushrooms. Enjoy!