Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 0.7 cup buttermilk 
• 0.5 teaspoon cajun spice 
• 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 4 servings kosher salt 
• 1.5 cups chicken broth low-sodium
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 large onion sliced
• 4  center-cut pork chops bone-in ()
• 1 tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Sprinkle the pork chops all over with salt and the Cajun seasoning.
2. Pour the flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge the chops in the flour, turning to coat, and tap off any excess. Reserve the remaining flour.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chops; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5. Transfer to a plate.
6. Add the butter, onion, thyme and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved flour to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
8. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by one-third, about 2 minutes.
9. Add the buttermilk and return the chops to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the sauce is thickened and the chops are just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
10. Serve with biscuits.
11. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos