Braised Pork Chops with Gravy
Braised Pork Chops with Gravy is a hearty, home-style dish featuring seared pork chops slow-cooked in a rich, savory pan gravy, often built from onions, garlic, stock, and herbs. It's a classic comfort food found in many Western cuisines, particularly American and European home cooking, known for its tender meat and flavorful sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates unless thickened with flour. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the pork, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-600 per serving depending on cut and gravy richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 10 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the 'low and slow' cooking tradition that transforms tougher cuts into tender meals, making it a budget-friendly staple. Nutritionally, the braising process can help retain minerals in the meat while the gravy adds palatability, though it's typically a high-calorie comfort food.
