Smothered Pork Chops

I love my cast iron skillet. Add some pork chops and gravy and it's even better. This recipe is great comfort food. I served it with a side of couscous mixed with currants and chickpeas. The only change I'd make next time would be to cut the flour/spice mixture at least in half, as you end up wasting quite a bit of it - it's not like you can save it after you dip raw pork chops in it. Other than that, it was a great meal for a rainy day.

Smothered Pork Chops
Food 911 - Tyler Florence

Cook Time:16 minLevel: EasyYield: 4 servings

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 pork chops, ¾-inch thick, bone-in
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup buttermilk
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Put the flour in a shallow platter and add the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove any moisture and then dredge them in the seasoned flour; shaking off the excess.

Heat a large saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil. When the oil is nice and hot, lay the pork chops in the pan in a single layer and fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the pan and add a little sprinkle of seasoned flour to the pan drippings. Mix the flour into the fat to dissolve and then pour in the chicken broth in. Let the liquid cook down for 5 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly. Stir in the buttermilk to make a creamy gravy and return the pork chops to the pan, covering them with the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until the pork is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

MacGourmet Rating: 4 Stars