Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

pork chops

1/2-inch thick

1 tbsp

garlic

chopped

2 tbsp

margarine

1 dash

Mrs. Dash

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

0.5 cup

water

Step 1
~5 min

Season pork chops with Mrs. Dash, salt, and pepper.

Step 2
~5 min

Heat margarine in a pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~5 min

Add chopped garlic to the pan and sauté briefly until fragrant.

Step 4
~5 min

Brown pork chops in the garlic and margarine mixture.

Step 5
~5 min

Reduce heat to low.

Step 6
~5 min

Add water to the pan, ensuring it reaches halfway up the sides of the chops.

Step 7
~5 min

Cover the pan and simmer slowly for 30 minutes, or until the chops are cooked through and tender.

Step 8
~5 min

Serve the chops with the gravy formed from the pan drippings.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker gravy, whisk a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and add it to the pan during the last few minutes of cooking.

Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the gravy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chops can be browned ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed potatoes

Steamed vegetables

Rice

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green beans with almonds
Roasted carrots

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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