Soul Food Smothered Pork Chops

Step by stepInstructions

1. Season the chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven and brown the chops 3-4 minutes per side; remove.
3. Cook the onion and bell pepper in the same pot until soft, about 5 minutes; add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and cook 2 minutes; gradually whisk in the broth.
5. Return the chops, add the thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire; cover and simmer 35 minutes, until tender.
6. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes to thicken. Serve the chops with the gravy over rice.