It depends on what you’re going for 😊
If you mean the extra little detail like Worcestershire sauce, cream, thyme, etc.:
✅ With the extra detail
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Richer, deeper flavor
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More “Sunday dinner” style
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Feels a bit more special / homemade-from-scratch
✅ Without the extra detail
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Simpler, classic comfort food
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Faster and fewer ingredients
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Great for a weeknight meal
For smothered pork chops specifically, I’d say:
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If you’re cooking for guests → add the extras
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If it’s just family on a busy night → keep it simple
Want me to lock in one version and streamline the recipe fully one way or the other?