Effortless Baked Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom & Onion Gravy

Ingredientes

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• 4-6 bone-in or boneless pork chops (approximately 1.5-2 lbs total)
• to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix (such as Lipton, about 1 ounce)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or preferred cooking oil (for browning)

Preparacion

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1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Liberally season both sides of your pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Feel free to add any other desired pork seasonings at this stage.
3. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or your chosen cooking oil in a large skillet or fry pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the seasoned pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a beautiful golden-brown crust. This crucial step enhances their flavor. Carefully remove the seared chops from the pan and set them aside.
4. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, the dry onion soup mix, and the water until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
5. Arrange the browned pork chops in a large casserole dish. Pour the creamy mushroom and onion sauce evenly over the chops, ensuring the meat is completely covered by the luscious sauce.
6. Place the casserole dish into your preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the pork chops are incredibly tender and cooked through to perfection.
7. Serve these delightful baked pork chops hot, ideally accompanied by wild rice or your favorite comforting side dish for a complete and satisfying meal.