Smothered Pork Chops
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 (1-inch thick) pork chops
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 3 to 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
- 1 Vidalia onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl mix together the seasoning salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Season each pork chop liberally with the spice mixture.
- Add the flour to a small bowl and stir in the remaining spice mixture.
- Dredge the chops in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.
- Sear each chop for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from the skillet to a plate and set aside.
- Add the thyme, onion, garlic and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the seasoned flour and cook until slightly caramelized, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the stocks and with a wooden spoon scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the chops back to the pan and cover.
- Put in the oven and bake until tender and the sauce has thickened, about 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the chops and sauce to a platter and serve.
salt, cracked black pepper, paprika, garlic, onion powder, pork chops, flour, grapeseed oil, freshly chopped thyme, vidalia onion, garlic, beef stock, chicken stock
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aaron-mccargo-jr/smothered-pork-chops-recipe.html (may not work)