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Easy Skillet Pork Chops with Gravy

Tender bone-in pork chops seared to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, velvety pan gravy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Yield
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick
  • 1 tsp kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for gravy
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock for liquid base
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

Method
 

Searing the Pork
  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes without moving them until a golden crust forms.
  4. Flip the chops and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
  5. Remove the chops from the skillet to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
Making the Gravy
  1. Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the butter.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until the mixture is golden.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken stock while whisking constantly to ensure a smooth sauce.
  4. Simmer the gravy for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened to your liking.
  5. Stir in the fresh thyme, then return the pork chops to the skillet to coat them in the gravy before serving.