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. SavePrintSmothered 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 ArticlesChicken Hungarian Goulash With Caraway PappardelleFeb 12, 2026US Ski Resorts Turn to Drones to Make It Snow Amid Dire DroughtFeb 11, 2026Ask Angi: How Should I Budget for Home Projects?Feb 10, 2026Explore ‘Titanic’: New South Florida Immersive Experience Puts You in a Lifeboat for Firsthand View of HistoryFeb 10, 2026Related TopicsMaple Syruppork chops