Dinner for 4
Smothered Pork Chops
Seasoned pork chops brown in a skillet, then simmer with onions, garlic, broth, and buttermilk gravy until tender.
$5.77for 4 servings
$1.44 per serving$5.77 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: cafedelites.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork chops$2.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.99Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.77 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bone-in pork chops
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large onion
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Steps
- Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, seasoning salt, and pepper, then coat the pork chops.
- Dredge the chops in the flour and shake off the excess.
- Heat two teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chops for 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chops to a plate, then melt the butter with the remaining oil in the skillet.
- Cook the sliced onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and thyme for 1 minute.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon flour, chicken broth, and buttermilk, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Return the chops and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until they reach 145 F.
Swaps
- Pork chops for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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