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 ArticlesYou Saved for Retirement—Now What?Feb 02, 2026Creamy Sweet Chicken and Broccoli RiceJan 29, 2026Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast for 2026Jan 28, 2026Ask Angi: How Can I Control Pests in Winter?Jan 27, 2026Related TopicsMaple Syruppork chops