Southern Smothered Pork Chops

Yield(s): Serves 3-4

10 m prep time

45m cook time

INGREDIENTS:

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3-4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl, stir together the salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Season pork chops liberally with spice mixture on both sides.

Take 1/2 cup of the flour and spread out on a large plate or shallow dish. Dredge each pork chop in flour on both sides and shake off excess.

Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Once hot, brown pork chops until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.

Add onion to skillet and cook until soft and starting to caramelize, 10-15 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more …