Fried Pork Chops with Tomato Gravy

Pork

Ingredients

4 1 inch thick, 1/2 pound each bone-in center-cut pork chops

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1 1/2 cup chicken broth or water

1 14.5 can drained diced tomatoes

salt and pepper

Directions

Lightly sprinkle the chops on both sides with salt and black pepper, sprinkler with the garlic powder. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Add the chops and cook, without moving, until a dark golden crust forms on the bottom of each, 5 to 6 minutes.

Flip the chops and cook 5 minutes more. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.

Add the butter in the skillet and melt. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Go ahead and reduce the heat if the onions start to brown too quickly. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in the milk, then the broth or water. Simmer the mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Whisk in the tomatoes, a teaspoon salt, and a teaspoon black pepper.

Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and serve up to a hungry family.