Pork Chops with Parmesan Garlic Sauce

Tender juicy pork chops served with a creamy Parmesan Garlic sauce. This is a quick and easy meal to put together and serve for supper.  

 Ingredients

4 pork chops
salt and pepper
1 Tbs. oil
3 Tbs. butter
2 Tbs. flour
2 c. milk  ** see note below
1/4 to 1/2 c. parmesan cheese
1 onion, diced fine
1 to 2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 tsp. parsley or 3 tsp. fresh parsley (optional)
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. thyme (optional)
hot cooked noodles

Directions

Remove pork chops from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before frying to take the chill off them. They cook better when they are room temperature. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.  Fry the pork chops in the skillet, about 2 to 3 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the pork chops, or until juices run clear.  Do not overcook the pork, or they will be dry and tough. Internal temperature should be 145° to 150°

Remove the pork chops and keep warm while you make the sauce.

Add the butter into the skillet.  Stir until melted. Add the onion and minced garlic. Fry until tender. 

Add the flour into the skillet, stirring for at least a minute to remove the flour taste. 

Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly to make sure it is lump free.  Cook and stir until the sauce thickens.

Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.  Cook and stir until the cheese melts.

Serve over pork chops and hot cooked noodles. 

** You can substitute one cup of milk with one cup chicken or beef broth for more flavor.