If you’re craving rich, stick-to-your-ribs Southern comfort food without a mountain of leftovers, these Small Batch Southern Smothered Pork Chops for Two are just what you need. Tender, pan-seared pork chops are simmered in a deeply flavorful gravy and served alongside a quick Shortcut Hoppin’ John made with simple pantry staples. Perfectly portioned for couples, empty nesters, or solo cooks who love a delicious lunch the next day, this easy one-skillet meal delivers all the authentic Southern flavor you love in under 30 minutes.
A few Amazon essentials for making this dinner are:
Carote Lightweight Pan Set https://amzn.to/4ASkrVt
Henckels Hex Pan Set https://amzn.to/4yj4PZ6
Hotec Utensil Set https://amzn.to/4rBH0JN
Sweejar Ceramic Pan https://amzn.to/3Vc5op7
Here are the recipes!
Southern Smothered Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4-5 Boneless Porch Chops pounded thin
- ¼ c Flour plus 2 T more breading
- 1 T House Seasoning
- 1 t Thyme
- 1 Onion Diced
- 1 Green Pepper Diced
- 1.5 c Chicken Broth
- 2 T Butter
- 3 T Olive Oil
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with house seasoning and thyme
- Coat pork chops with the flour
- Heat olive oil and cook the pork chops until they are browned on both sides
- Once the pork chops are browned set them off to the side in a separate pan
- Once all the pork chops are browned and resting remove excess oil from the pan
- Sauté the peppers and onions in the pan
- Once peppers and onions are softened top with 2 T of flour and stir
- Add butter and chicken broth and stir to combine
- Place the pork chops back into the pepper and onion gravy and simmer for 5-10 minutes
- Serve and Enjoy!
Shortcut Hoppin’ John
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz Can Rotel
- 1 15 oz Can Black Eyed Peas Drained
- ¾ c Green Beans
- ½ c Water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes
- Enjoy!
House Seasoning Blend
Ingredients
- 1 T Salt
- 1 T Pepper
- 1 T Garlic Powder
- 1 T Onion Powder
Instructions
- Combine all spices and store in an airtight container.
If you need more recipes for two, check out my Downsized Pork Dinner here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/easy-pork-tenderloin-air-fryer-instant-pot-with-small-batch-coleslaw-potato-salad/ and my downsized Marinated Chicken Dinner here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/small-batch-hash-brown-casserole-with-marinated-chicken-and-southern-style-green-beans/
I hope you try this one friend, it is SO easy and SO delicious. Be sure to let me know if you try it.
Have a wonderful week!
