Smothered Pork Chops

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  1 lbs Pork Chops, Bone-In
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  0.5 tbsp 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
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  0.5 tbsp Garlic powder
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  0.5 tsp 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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  1 tsp 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
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  0.5 tsp 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
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  2 tsp Olive oil

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  0.5 cup Flour, All-Purpose, White
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  1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
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  1 Yellow Onion(110g)
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  1 1 pinch salt (a pinch to taste)
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  4 Garlic(12g)
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  1 tsp Thyme, Fresh
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  0.5 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
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  0.8 cup Buttermilk, Cultured, Low-Fat
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  1 tsp Parsley, Fresh

Instructions

1. 1Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, seasoning salt, and cracked pepper in a small bowl. Season both sides of the pork chops generously with this mixture. Dredge each chop in the flour, shaking off excess; reserve the remaining flour.
2. 2Heat the olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is foaming, place the pork chops in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side over medium-high heat until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
3. 3Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining butter. Add the sliced onion with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. If the pan dries out, add 1 tablespoon of the chicken broth.
4. 4Add the fresh garlic and thyme to the pan, cooking over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. 5Sprinkle the reserved flour over the onion mixture and stir constantly over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until the flour is incorporated and begins to cook out.
6. 6Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then whisk in the buttermilk and simmer for 1–2 minutes until creamy and thick.
7. 7Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
8. 8Divide the pork chops and sauce evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Garnish each with fresh parsley. Refrigerate and reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave before serving.