pork, making a glossy, spoonable gravy that feels like Sunday dinner any night of the week. This is the sort of recipe you make when the weather turns cool, when you want the oven to warm the house and something familiar to warm your heart. It’s simple, forgiving, and humble—just the way the best casseroles usually are.
These smothered pork chops practically beg to be served over a soft, starchy bed that can soak up all that cola-onion gravy. Fluffy mashed potatoes are the old standby in my kitchen, but
