What I Cooked Tonight!

In my previous post I told  you about the cookbook my daughter got me for Christmas, Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible.  Tonight I decided to make something from the book.  I chose Fried Pork Chops with Tomato Gravy from page 142. 

Source:  Goodreads

Fried Pork Chops with Tomato Gravy

4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (1 inch thick, 1/2 pound each)
Salt and Black Pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3 T. olive oil
4 T. butter
2 T. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. chicken broth or water
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

1.  Lightly sprinkle the chops on both sides with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with garlic powder.  In a large skillet, heat 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 for 5 minutes more.  Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.

2.  Add the butter to the skillet and melt.  Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.  Go ahead and reduce the heat if the onion starts to brown too quickly.  Sprinkle the flour over the onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.  Slowly whisk in the milk, then the broth or water.  Simmer the mixture until thickened , about 5 minutes.  Whisk in the tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper.  Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and serve to a hungry family.
(Recipe Source:  Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible, pg. 141)


I chose to serve the pork chops over brown rice along side crispy fried okra, and here's the finished product.

Source:  My Photo

This was a fairly easy recipe, fun to cook, and the end result was yummy!  The okra went very well with the gravy and rice...it added the needed crunch to the meal.  Plus I think tomatoes and okra go well together.

That's what I cooked tonight!!!