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Skillet Pork Chops with Gravy

Pan-fried pork chops with a simple gravy made from a packet. A solid, old-fashioned dinner.

Nut-FreeEgg-Free Main Dish
Prep: 5 min Cook: 25 min Total: 30 min Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy

Allergens: Contains wheat (gravy packet and optional flour). Check gravy packet for additional allergens.

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops (thawed)
  • 1 packet gravy mix
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water

Optional Extras

  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon flour for dredging
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • Rice or instant mashed potatoes for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Spatula
  • Whisk or fork

Instructions

  1. If you have flour, lightly coat each pork chop on both sides. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if available.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place pork chops in the skillet. Cook without moving them for 4-5 minutes until browned on the bottom. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes.
  4. Remove pork chops and set aside on a plate.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. If using sliced onion, add it now and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Mix gravy packet with water according to package directions. Pour into the skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Return pork chops to the skillet. Spoon gravy over them. Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes until pork chops are cooked through.
  8. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or bread to soak up the gravy.

Notes

  • Thaw pork chops first. Move them from freezer to fridge the night before. If you forgot, thaw in a sealed bag in cold water for about an hour.
  • No gravy packet? Mix 2 tablespoons flour with 1 cup water and a bouillon cube or just use cream of mushroom soup thinned with water.
  • Check doneness: Pork chops are safe to eat at 145°F internal temperature. Cut into the thickest part to make sure there's no pink.
  • Serve over rice. Cook rice separately (or in cream of mushroom soup for extra flavor) and spoon the pork chops and gravy over the top. This stretches the meal to feed more people.