FoodHow Do You Improve Southern Smothered Pork Chops? By Giving It a Maple TwistA comfort food classic, this version has a just a hint of sweet and sour thanks to the addition of Dijon mustard and maple syrup. 00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintSmothered pork chops, browned and bathed in a savory sauce, are the epitome of Southern comfort food. Dreamstime/TNSTribune News Service4/8/2024|Updated: 4/8/20240:00X 1By Meredith Deeds From Star TribuneSmothered pork chops, browned and bathed in a savory sauce, are the epitome of Southern comfort food.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWA’s Real Twin Peaks: Seattle Times Critics Take a Surreal Day TripDec 04, 2025Pork Tonnato (Pork in Tuna Sauce) With Green SaladDec 04, 20253 Soup Recipes That Are a Bright Spot as the Days Get ShorterDec 04, 2025Ask Angi: Do I Have Enough Insulation?Dec 03, 2025Related TopicsMaple Syruppork chops