Name: Smothered Pork Chops in Potlikker Gravy
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1½ cups (or more) Country Ham Potlikker; 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 tsp. ground allspice; 1 tsp. mild-flavored (light) molasses; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 4 1"–1½"-thick bone-in pork chops; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 6–8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped marjoram; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped rosemary; 1½ tsp. finely chopped thyme, plus leaves for serving

Smothered pork chops in potlikker gravy on a white plate.

Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Stephanie Yeh

This recipe is chef Carla Hall’s homage to Sunday suppers at her grandmother’s house. Juicy seared pork chops get smothered in a rich brown gravy made with savory Country Ham Potlikker for layer upon layer of Southern comfort. Making the Country Ham Potlikker is a crucial first step here, so be sure to read through that recipe before you begin.

What you’ll need

Dutch Oven
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Wooden Spoon
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Tongs
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