Fried Pork Chops with Tomato Gravy

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (1 inch thick, ½ pound each)
Salt and black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 ½ cup chicken broth or water
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

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, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and serve up to a hungry family.

Publication: From PAULA DEEN’S SOUTHERN COOKING BIBLE. Copyright © 2011 by Paula Deen. Published by Simon & Schuster, Inc. Reprinted by permission.

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Can this recipe be used in a Crock Pot?

By Urban on December 07, 2012

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The tomato gravy was too thick and did not seem "tomatoey" enough. I added a 15 oz can tomato sauce and it was perfect!

By Chris on September 29, 2012

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I have made this recipe 3 times and, actually, double it at this time because we chow down whenever I make it. Partner it with rice which soaks up that tomato gravy...so yummy!! I do use Paula's house seasoning on my chops though.I also throw about 1/2 a tablespoon into the gravy. Just a note...the amount of chicken broth needs to be corrected. In Southern Cooking Bible it is 1/2 cup. Using 1.5 cups would make the gravy way too soupy!!

By Naomi Blackburn on July 12, 2012

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Great dish! My family loved it! This is a keeper, thanks Paula!

By Paula Fan on February 07, 2012

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Marvelous, great for big breakfast for the men back from morning hunt..thanks!!

By Sabrina Howard on November 25, 2011

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Paula - well done! I made these last night and fell in love, one of my new faves (as well as the boys next door...) I made a few slight changes such as using a nice Kosher salt instead, I just love the texture and extra flavor. I didn't have whole milk, but skim, so I used mostly that and mized in some heavy cream with it. Also, I used the whole can of tomatoes instead of draining them. It just added a nice tomato flavor to the gravy. Also, the recipe in your book only calls for 1/2 cup of chicken broth, which I found to be just right - the cup and 1/2 would have been too much, I think. Served it up with a split spud baked potato and some steamed veggies. YUM! Love you and your show!

By Jessica on November 12, 2011

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This recipe has been corrected, it should call for 1 1/2 cups of whole milk.

By Jonathan Able on October 26, 2011

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I would love to try this for dinner tonight but I need to know how much milk?

By Jodine Glover on October 25, 2011

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You don't list milk in the ingredients! How much

By Dot Shirley on October 17, 2011

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DELICIOUS!!!!

By Tiffany on October 16, 2011

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I saw paula making pork chops and tomato gravy on t.v.and it looked so good and easy to make,can't wait to try it.

By katherine nicholas on October 14, 2011

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How much Milk???

By Kimberly on October 14, 2011

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