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Smothered Pork Chops in Potlikker Gravy

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.

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