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Pork Chops & Gravy
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
six 1/2 inch thick pork chops, about 1 3/4 pounds
2 tablespoons of lard or shortening
2 medium onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of minced celery
2 1/2 cups of water
1 tablespoon of minced parsley
a pinch of dried whole thyme
1 large bay leaf
Combine 1/2 cup of flour, salt, and pepper; dredge chops in
flour mixture. Heat lard in a large skillet; add chops and brown
on both sides over medium heat. Remove chops and brown on both
sides over medium heat. Remove chops from skillet; drain on
paper towels. Reserve pan drippings in skillet.
Sauté onion and garlic in pan drippings until tender. Add
celery, and cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring
frequently. add remaining flour, stirring until well blended.
Cook an additional 3 minutes.
Return chops to skillet, and add water. Stir in parsley, thyme,
and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30
minutes. Uncover and simmer an additional 30 minutes or until
chops are tender.
Remove and discard bay leaf. Transfer chops to a serving plates,
and spoon pan gravy over each. Yield: 6 servings
Also see Stuffed
Pork Chops |
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