To: Oral Roberts who wrote (22802 ) 12/15/2009 2:22:19 PM From: Oral Roberts Respond to of 25073 Since I mentioned Emeril's smothered pork chops I thought I better post the recipe. These are seriously good. Ingredients * 8 thinly cut (about 1/2 inch thick) pork chops (about 3 pounds total) * 2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence * 1/2 cup olive oil * 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 4 cups thinly sliced onions * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 1 tablespoon chopped garlic * 4 bay leaves * Two 14 1/2-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth, or * 3 1/2 cups Chicken Stock * 1 1/2 cans water (measured in the chicken broth cans) * 1 pound smoked sausage or andouille, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices * 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes * Steamed white rice or * rice pilaf, for serving Instructions Season both sides of the chops with the Essence. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add the pork chops, 3 or 4 at a time, and lightly brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops and transfer to a platter. Set aside. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the flour and stir constantly until the roux is the color of peanut butter, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves, chicken broth, and water and bring to a boil. Return the pork chops to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the smoked sausage and the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Remove from the heat. Serve with either steamed white rice or rice pilaf. Makes 4 servings (2 chops each) or 8 servings Copyright 2001 - 2009 Emerils.com All Rights Reserved Smothered Pork Chops : Entree : Recipes | emerils.com (15 December 2009) emerils.com