Southern Pork Chops with Smothered Potatoes and Green Beans
Southern-style pork chops with smothered potatoes and green beans is a hearty and delicious comfort meal. Perfectly seasoned and pan-seared, these pork chops pair beautifully with creamy potatoes and buttery green beans for a classic Southern dinner.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or frying pan
- Whisk
- Large pot for potatoes
- Mixing bowls
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- For the Pork Chops:
- 2-4 pork chops
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning Kinder’s The Blend
- 1 tsp Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- For the Gravy:
- 1 tbsp pork chop grease
- 1 tbsp self-rising flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Smothered Potatoes:
- 4-6 potatoes peeled and diced
- Water for boiling
- Salt to taste
- For the Green Beans:
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops – Season both sides and cook in butter and oil over medium heat, flipping once. Set aside.
- Make the gravy – Add flour to grease, whisk until smooth, then slowly add milk while whisking. Cook until thickened and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the potatoes – Peel, dice, rinse, and boil until tender. Drain and mix with gravy.
- Prepare the green beans – Sauté in butter with salt and pepper until tender.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use bone-in pork chops for extra flavor.
Add a splash of heavy cream to the gravy for richness.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Add a splash of heavy cream to the gravy for richness.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.