Cajun Smothered Pork Chops

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Cajun Smothered Pork Chops

Get ready for a taste of comfort with a Cajun kick! These Cajun Smothered Pork Chops with our Brown Gravy Mix are tender, juicy, and drenched in bold, savory flavor – pure Louisiana goodness!

Ingredients

1 bag Louisiana Fish Fry Products Cajun Brown Gravy Mix
2 large yellow onions, sliced thin
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
4 bone-in center-cut pork chops
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped, plus more for sprinkling
2 cups water

Directions

Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove onions from skillet and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter to skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Sear pork chops for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
Return onions to skillet and mix in Gravy Mix. Add water, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches a simmer. Add pork chops to skillet, cover with a lid, and cook until center of pork is 145-155°F, about 7-10 minutes depending on thickness of chops. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh thyme, and enjoy!

Recipe Products

Cajun Brown Gravy Mix 1.5 oz

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