Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1. Prep the Pork Chops:
   • Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper. Dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.
2. Sear the Pork Chops:
   • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear them for about 3-4 minutes per side until they’re nicely browned. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
3. Sauté the Aromatics:
   • In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.
   • Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the Bell Peppers:
   • Add the sliced green and red bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they’re tender.
5. Simmer with Chicken Broth:
   • Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Return the Pork Chops:
   • Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the onion and pepper mixture.
7. Simmer and Smother:
   • Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and tender.
8. Serve:
   • Serve the smothered pork chops with the onion and bell pepper mixture on top of some mashed potatoes… And some spinach.