Whats for dinner tonite? Act II

Ok, so I have GOT to cook tonite. Especially since Mike will be home for dinner tonite (YEAAH!). So I have ground meat, pork chops and some crap in the freezer.

A friend of mine sent me a recipe not so long ago for Smothering Pork Chops. I think I will go with that. I will let you know how it goes!!!!

Here is the recipe:

Smothered Poke-chops ( from Jenee )
4-thin cut, boneless pork chops, or thick cut pounded thin.
favorite seasoning (steak season, or some type of season all, or just season how you want)
Package or 2 of Brown Gravy mix
chicken broth

Heat 2 or 3 tbsp oil in a heavy skillet.
Season chops WELL.
Dredge chops in flour, and shake off excess.
When oil is hot, place chops in.
Let brown on one side, until almost burnt..You want them GOOD and brown.
Flip and repeat.

When both sides are nice and brown (don't worry about them being cooked through) take them out and put on a plate.

CAREFULLY add about 1 cup of chicken broth to the pan, water works ok too.
Now scrape all the browned bits of flour and junk from the bottom of the pan.

It may thicken up, it may not. Once all of the junk from the bottom is loosened up, place chops back in, turn heat to medium-low.

Sometimes it thickens up on it's own, if not, you can add cornstarch or extra flour. But I always opt for the gravy mix, It gives it some ooomph!

In separate bowl, mix water and gravy mix, and dump into pan with chops.

Cover, stirring occasionally. The longer you cook the moretender the chops are. You may need to hit it with some more seasonings. Up to you! I cook for at least an hour..Serve over rice!

YUM! We usually add a salad, and a veggie or two. Usually honey butter carrots, and some corn, or g-beans!