SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH MUSHROOMS

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH MUSHROOMS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb bone-in pork shoulder chops
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tbs vegetable oil, divided
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1/2 lb fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp
chopped rosemary
1 cup water

Steps:

*Pat chops dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Heat 1 Tbs oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet (preferably deep) over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown chops in two batches, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes total per batch. Transfer to a plate. *Add remaining 2 Tbs oil to skillet and cook onion and mushrooms with rosemary and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes. Return chops and any meat juices from plate to skillet. Add water and simmer, covered, until chops are tender, aout 30 minutes.