Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Brown Gravy (Comfort Food Classic)

Make tender pork chops with rich homemade brown gravy using simple ingredients and easy step-by-step instructions.

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Quick meals are perfect for those busy weeknights when you want to get a home-cooked meal on the table while still making it to all the after-school activities. Or maybe you’re simply exhausted from the day and need something easy yet delicious to finish the evening. When you can make everything in one pan, that’s even better because there are fewer dishes to clean.

These pork chops with brown gravy are one of those easy dinners I like to keep in my back pocket. The boneless, thin-cut pork chops cook in just a few minutes, and the simple brown gravy comes together in the same skillet. The result is tender pork chops covered in savory gravy without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

Why You’ll Love These Pork Chops with Brown Gravy

There are plenty of reasons this recipe has become a favorite for busy nights. The pork chops cook quickly because they’re thin, and making the gravy in the same pan means you get all that extra flavor from the browned pork.

I also love that this is a one-pan meal. Once dinner is finished, you don’t have a pile of pots and pans waiting in the sink.

And while plain pork chops can sometimes feel a little boring, the brown gravy makes these much more satisfying. A small amount of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang that works especially well with pork.

A Few of My Favorite Ways to Make Pork Chops

We like to keep a few different pork chop recipes on hand because they’re so quick and versatile. Sometimes I like to pair pork chops with stuffing to make Unstuffed Pork Chops.

When I was doing my month of Harry Potter-themed recipes a few years ago, we made Dumbledore’s Apple and Sage Pork. That was the first time I had apple flavoring with pork and was surprised at how well the two flavors went together.

For that reason, I also tried pineapple with pork on the grill. Pork pairs well with both sweet and savory flavors, so there are plenty of ways to change things up depending on what you’re in the mood for.

Pan Fried Pork Chops with Gravy

This time, I wanted something as quick as possible, which is how these pan fried pork chops with gravy came together.

We love making pan gravy with meals because it can be so quick and easy. Instead of making a separate sauce, you can use the flavorful bits left in the skillet after cooking the pork.

To keep some of that apple flavor I enjoyed in other pork recipes, I added a little apple cider vinegar to the gravy. It doesn’t make the gravy taste strongly of vinegar, but it adds just enough acidity to balance the richness and complement the pork.

Smothered Pork Chops with Brown Gravy

If you love a hearty, comforting dinner, these smothered pork chops with brown gravy are an easy option. The pork chops are cooked until browned, then coated in the savory gravy before serving.

The thin-cut pork chops are especially convenient because they don’t need a long cooking time. That makes this recipe a good choice when you want comfort food without spending an hour in the kitchen.

Serving Suggestions

These pork chops are especially good served with something that can soak up the brown gravy. Some of my favorite options include:

• Mashed potatoes
• Rice
• Egg noodles
• Steamed or roasted vegetables
• Green beans
• A simple side salad
• Dinner rolls or biscuits for soaking up the extra gravy

For an especially comforting dinner, serve the pork chops over mashed potatoes and spoon plenty of brown gravy over the top.

Substitutions

As written, this recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free, but there are a couple of easy substitutions if you don’t need either dietary restriction.

• Brown rice flour: You can use all-purpose flour in its place. Keep in mind that this will make the recipe no longer gluten-free.
• Vegan butter: Regular butter can be used if you don’t need the recipe to be dairy-free.
• Pork chops: Boneless, thin-cut pork chops work especially well because they cook quickly. If using thicker pork chops, the cooking time will need to be adjusted.

Tips for Making the Best Pork Chops

Because thin pork chops cook quickly, keep an eye on them while they’re in the skillet. Overcooking can cause them to become dry.

It’s also helpful to let the pork chops brown well before moving them around too much. Those browned bits left in the bottom of the skillet add extra flavor to the gravy.

Once the gravy is finished, return the pork chops to the pan so they can warm through and get coated in the sauce.

An Easy Weeknight Dinner

When you’re looking for something that’s quick enough for a busy weeknight but still feels like a homemade comfort-food dinner, these pork chops with brown gravy are a great option. They use simple ingredients, cook quickly, and everything comes together in one skillet.

The savory brown gravy, tender pork, and subtle tang from the apple cider vinegar make this an easy dinner the whole family can enjoy.

Skillet Pork Chops with Pan Gravy Step by Step

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp brown rice flour
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 lb pork chops, thin cut
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp butter, vegan

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown rice flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper.

Press both sides of each pork chop in the seasoning mixture to coat then place in the warm pan.

Cook for about 5 minutes, until the bottom starts to sear.

Flip the pork, reduce the heat to medium-low, then cover the skillet and cook another 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops, until cooked through.

Remove the pork chops from the pan and cover to keep warm.

Add the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey to the pan, making sure to scrape any stuck bits of pork or seasoning from the pan into the gravy.

Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-10 minutes, until reduced by half.

Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, stirring until it just melts.

Place the pork back in the pan and flip at least once so the gravy is on both sides of the pork.

Serve immediately with more gravy spooned over the pork chops garnished with parsley if desired.

Skillet Pork Chops with Pan Gravy Leftovers

Storage: Place the skillet pork chops with brown gravy in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days. The pork will absorb some of the gravy, but that will just make it more flavorful when you eat the leftovers.

Reheating: I suggest putting everything back into a skillet and heating over medium-low heat until just heated through. If the gravy gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to thin it out.

Freezing: To freeze, make sure to leave space at the top of your container because the gravy will rise slightly as it freezes. After thawing, the gravy will likely separate so you’ll have to whisk it together again as you heat it.

Recipe

Skillet Pork Chops with Pan Gravy

Thin-cut pork chops can be cooked quickly for an easy meal. You can add a pan gravy over skillet pork chops for dinner in 20 minutes.

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Diet

Gluten Free

Keyword:

apple cider vinegar

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gravy

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pan gravy

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pork

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pork chops

Dietary Needs:

Dairy-Free

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Egg-Free

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Gluten-Free

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Nut-Free

Meat:

Pork

Cooking Method:

One-Pan Meals

Servings: 4

5 from 13 votes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp brown rice flour
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb pork chops (thin cut)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp butter (vegan)

Recommended Equipment

• Skillet

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown rice flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper
• Press both sides of each pork chop in the seasoning mixture to coat then place in the warm pan
• Cook for about 5 minutes, until the bottom starts to sear
• Flip the pork, reduce the heat to medium-low, then cover the skillet and cook another 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops, until cooked through
• Remove the pork chops from the pan and cover to keep warm
• Add the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey to the pan, making sure to scrape any stuck bits of pork or seasoning from the pan into the gravy
• Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-10 minutes, until reduced by half
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, stirring until it just melts
• Place the pork back in the pan and flip at least once so the gravy is on both sides of the pork
• Serve immediately with more gravy spooned over the pork chops garnished with parsley if desired

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Nutrition Facts

Skillet Pork Chops with Pan Gravy

Amount Per Serving (1 each)

Calories 263 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 85mg28%

Sodium 305mg13%

Potassium 479mg14%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 366IU7%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 18mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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