Smothered Pork Chops

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in large pan over medium heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste.
2. 2
   Dredge pork chops lightly in 1/2 cup of flour then brown in skillet on both sides. Once browned, remove pork chops from skillet and drain on paper towel. Set aside.
3. 3
   Next scrape the bottom of the pan getting up all of the browned bits. Add the onion to the pan and saute' for about 5 minutes until a bit browned and tender. Add minced garlic and saute' for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Push onions and garlic to one side of the pan then add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet then sprinkle on remaining flour. Constantly stir allowing the flour to brown until it reaches a toffee color (about 5-8 minutes) then pour in chicken stock and water and whisk together.
5. 5
   Turn heat to high to bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in Worchestershire sauce, creole seasoning and hot sauce then turn heat down to medium.
6. 6
   Add back in pork chops and put lid on pan for about 25-35 minutes or until sauce has thickened and coats the back of the spoon and pork chops are nice and tender.
7. 7
   Serve over rice or mashed potatoes and garnish with parsley if you desire.