Best 7 The Neeleys Smothered Pork Chops Recipes

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Step into the heart of comfort food with the Neeleys' Smothered Pork Chops, a dish that embodies the essence of Southern cooking. This recipe promises a symphony of flavors and textures, where succulent pork chops are lovingly nestled in a velvety gravy, complemented by tender vegetables. As you savor each bite, you'll embark on a culinary journey that showcases the Neeleys' passion for creating dishes that feed both the body and the soul. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, let's dive into the world of smothered pork chops and discover the secrets behind this family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAT'S SMOKED PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground thyme
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 center cut, bone-in pork chops
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup Neely's BBQ sauce, or store-bought BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon buttermilk

Steps:

  • Mix salt, black pepper, brown sugar, thyme, onion powder and cayenne together in a small bowl. Rub pork chops with the spice mixture. Wrap and place in refrigerator for a few hours.
  • Set up your grill/smoker for indirect heat at 275 degrees F., using charcoal and add a handful of the soaked apple wood chips onto the coals.
  • Place pork chops on the grill. Close grill and maintain a temperature of 275 degrees F, adding more charcoal and chips, as necessary. Let smoke for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the pork chops are firm to the touch. Transfer to serving plates and serve with the BBQ sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the apple cider and brown sugar and stir to combine. Allow to reduce for 25 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, pour in the BBQ sauce and stir well. Once sauce has warmed, turn off the heat. Add buttermilk and stir to incorporate. Serve over pork chops.

THE NEELEY'S SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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Smothered pork chop and chicken recipes are all over the South. This one came from the Neeley's Celebration cookbook. I think the buttermilk is what makes this my favorite. I kind of adapted the original recipe a little bit to fit my family's tastes.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 chops, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pork chops
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 teaspoons hot sauce

Steps:

  • Pat the porkchops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne and paprika.
  • Dredge the chops in flour mixture on both sides until lightly coated.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat with the peanut oil.
  • When oil is hot, slip in chops and fry on each side, about five minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Remove chops from pan and set aside.
  • Add onions to pan and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Add three tablespoons of the seasoned flour left over from dredging the chops to the skillet and stir with a wooden spoon until it makes a paste.
  • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, making sure there are no lumps.
  • Turn up the heat and allow the chicken broth to reduce and thicken occasionally stirring.
  • Once the sauce coats the back of your wooden spoon, pour in the buttermilk.
  • Add hot sauce and stir to combine.
  • Return the chops to the skillet and simmer for 15 more minutes until the chops are cooked through.

GRILLED SWEET AND TANGY PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Four 1 1/2-inch thick center cut bone in pork chops
Neely's Seasoning Salt, recipe follows
Sweet and Tangy Glaze, recipe follows
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup tablespoon real maple syrup
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Season the pork chops lightly on both sides with the Seasoning Salt. Remember, we aren't rubbing the chops.
  • Grill the chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Brush them with the Sweet and Tangy Glaze the last 5 minutes of grilling. Internal temperature should register 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chops from the grill to a serving platter and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Mix the salt, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, celery seed, cayenne, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Reserve a small amount for another use.
  • You can store the remaining Seasoning Salt in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and refrigerate if not using immediately.

BAKED SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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One bite of these baked smothered pork chops and we could taste the care Mother put into her cooking. She was happy to share the recipe with guests who requested it after trying this delicious dish at our house. —Nancy Duty, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick and 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream, divided
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add pork chops, 1 at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides. Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine soup, 1/2 cup sour cream, broth, ginger and rosemary; pour over chops. Sprinkle with half the onions. , Cover and bake until tender, 45-50 minutes. Stir remaining sour cream into sauce. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Bake, uncovered, until onions are browned, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628 calories, Fat 40g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 1074mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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You know that when a recipe has 'smothered' in the name, it's going to be easy. It's a beautiful combination of dark, rich onion gravy covering pan-fried pork chops. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup buttermilk
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork chops well on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Discard excess grease from pan and melt butter in the same skillet. Reduce heat to medium and stir onion in the hot skillet with a pinch of salt until onion is very browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute; stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and stir, dissolving browned bits of food in the bottom of the skillet. Pour juices that have accumulated on plate containing pork chops into the sauce. Mix in buttermilk until smooth. Add water. Bring sauce to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until onions begin to break down and sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place pork chops into sauce, spooning sauce over meat to coat. Turn heat to low and simmer until chops are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Adjust levels of salt and pepper and serve chops with gravy on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 80.3 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS IN THE OVEN



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These chops are definitely food for the soul. And let's face it, there's nothing better than a plate of "reminds me of home" comfort food to warm the body or lift the spirit. You can't get more comforting than smothered pork chops in the oven. Serve with mashed potatoes and fresh corn on the cob. The extra sauce from the chops can be used as gravy for mashed potatoes.

Provided by Lola

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 boneless pork chops
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to bubble, being careful not to burn. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork chops and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a large baking dish, leaving pan drippings in the skillet.
  • Bake chops in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add sour cream to the skillet and whisk together with the pan drippings until smooth. Add canned soup and whisk until incorporated.
  • Remove chops from the oven and pour sour cream-soup mixture over top. Return to the oven and bake until chops are no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 129.5 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 950.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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PAT Have mercy-I could eat pork chops 7 days a week. I eat 'em grilled, fried, or baked, but my absolute favorite is a smothered pork chop. When I pull up and smell the fantastic aroma coming from the stovetop, it stops me in my tracks. That's Tanya, working her magic. GINA Okay . . . if my sister wasn't my sister, I would think she is trying to get my man! She knows that he loves pork chops, and I am the only one other than his mama who is supposed to know that! Tanya uses all the right ingredients: adding chicken broth for more moisture, and a dash of hot sauce and cayenne to spice it up (hey, sister, that's my thang). This is the only time I will bend on letting someone cook for Pat!

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pork chops, 1 inch thick, bone-in
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup peanut oil
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup buttermilk
Dash of hot sauce, preferably Tabasco
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pat the chops dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on a rimmed plate. Dredge the chops through the mixture on both sides.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and coat with the oil. When the oil is hot, slip in the chops and fry on each side, about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chops to a plate and set aside.
  • Toss the green onions into the pan, and sauté until fragrant, about a minute. Add 3 tablespoons of the seasoned flour (left over from dredging the pork chops) to the skillet, and stir with a wooden spoon until it makes a paste. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, making sure there are no lumps. Turn up the heat, and allow the chicken broth to reduce and thicken, occasionally stirring. Once the sauce coats the back of your wooden spoon, pour in the buttermilk, and add a dash of hot sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Return the pork chops to the skillet, and simmer for 15 more minutes, until the chops are cooked through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Tips:

  • To achieve a well-seasoned pork chop, create a flavorful rub using garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly onto the chops, ensuring they are fully coated.
  • Sear the pork chops in a skillet over medium-high heat to create a golden-brown crust. This step adds flavor and helps seal in the juices, resulting in tender, juicy chops.
  • Add a combination of diced onions, bell peppers, and celery to the skillet after removing the pork chops. Sauté these vegetables until they become soft and slightly caramelized. This mixture will add sweetness and depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • Pour a mixture of chicken broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup into the skillet containing the sautéed vegetables. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Return the pork chops to the skillet and submerge them in the sauce. Cover the skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and tender.
  • Serve the smothered pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish. The rich, flavorful sauce pairs well with various accompaniments.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, this recipe for smothered pork chops offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The tender, juicy pork chops, smothered in a savory sauce made from sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, and seasonings, create a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether served with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish, these smothered pork chops are sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and indulge in this classic comfort food that will tantalize your taste buds.

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