Herbed Pork Chops with Gravy

This is an easy comfort food recipe for pork chops.  The chops are tender, juicy and flavorful.  Serve with creamy gravy poured over the top.  Add mashed potatoes for the perfect side dish.

 Ingredients

4 pork chops, thick cut
1 tsp. dry steak seasoning or salt and pepper
2 Tbs. oil
3 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. flour
1 Tbs. basil
1 tsp. beef bouillon granules or 1 bouillon cube
1 tsp. black pepper
2 c. milk or more

Directions

Season pork chops with steak seasoning or salt and pepper on both sides. Let sit for about 20 minutes to bring them to room temperature. 

In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil. Fry the pork chops until browned. Turn the pork chops over and fry the other side until done or until the meat registers 145° with a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork chops.  Remove the chops to a plate and keep warm.

Add butter to the skillet and melt. Over medium high heat, whisk in flour, basil, beef bouillon and black pepper. Stirring constantly, cook for at least two minutes to remove the flour taste.  

Pour milk into the butter mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and is bubbly.  This can take 4 to 6 minutes. Salt and pepper the gravy to taste.  If the gravy is too thick, add more milk. Pour sauce over the pork chops and serve. 

You can also put this in the oven and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.