🍽️ Smothered Pork Chops over Rice with Green Beans, Potatoes & Smoked Turkey + Sweet Cornbread 🧄🥔🍞
This plate right here? Straight-up soul-soothing, comfort food heaven. Juicy pork chops smothered in rich onion gravy, nestled on fluffy rice, with smoky string beans & potatoes on the side — and don’t forget that golden cornbread kiss. Let’s get into it 🔥👇
📌 Ingredients:
For the Smothered Pork Chops:
4-6 bone-in or boneless pork chops
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 tbsp flour (for dredging)
2 tbsp oil or butter
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Rice:
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups water or chicken broth
Salt & butter to taste
For the Green Beans with Potatoes & Smoked Turkey:
1½ lbs fresh green beans (trimmed)
2-3 red potatoes, quartered
1 smoked turkey wing or leg
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth or water
1 tsp Creole or all-purpose seasoning
Salt, pepper & red pepper flakes to taste
For the Cornbread:
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
⅓ cup melted butter or oil
Optional: drizzle of honey or butter on top 🍯
🔥 Instructions:
1. Prep the Pork Chops:
Season chops with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt & pepper. Lightly dredge in flour. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops until golden (about 3–4 mins per side). Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Smothered Gravy:
In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened. Add a bit more flour to the pan (1 tbsp) and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, stirring to create a smooth gravy. Return pork chops to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 30–40 minutes until tender and flavorful. 😍
3. Cook the Rice:
Bring 4 cups water or broth to a boil. Add rice, a pinch of salt, and a dab of butter. Cover and cook on low for 18 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done.
4. Green Beans & Potatoes:
In a large pot, combine green beans, potatoes, onion, garlic, turkey wing, and broth. Season well. Simmer covered for 1–1½ hours until everything is tender and juicy. That smoky turkey? Fall-off-the-bone good. 🍗
5. Cornbread:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix all dry cornbread ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and butter. Combine and pour into a greased baking dish. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with butter or honey while hot for extra love 💛
🍽️ Serve It Up:
Plate your rice first, ladle on those smothered pork chops and gravy, spoon up a heap of green beans & taters, and slide in a fluffy cornbread slice. This meal hugs your soul, no cap.
💡 Pro Tip:
Add a splash of heavy cream to your gravy for that extra richness, or toss a little hot sauce on your beans if you like it bold. Leftovers? Even better the next day.