Ingredients
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4 boneless pork chops
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flour
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salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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6 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1 medium yellow onion, sliced and separated
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
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1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 cup half-and-half
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1 -2 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season chops with flour, salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; sauté chops until golden brown.
- Remove.
- Add onions and lightly brown.
- Remove.
- Add 1 tablespoons unsalted butter; when melted, add mushrooms. Remove and de-glaze skillet with 1/3 cup beef broth or wine, if preferred.
- Pour remaining beef broth into crock pot.
- Add sauce from skillet, Worcestershire and spices; add chops, onions and mushrooms.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 7-8 hours, until very tender.
- EXTRACT BAY LEAF.
- Turn temperature to HIGH; add 1 tablespoons butter.
- Mix cornstarch with Half and Half.
- Whisk to blend well. Add to crock pot and whisk.
- Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes(depending on sauce thickness preferred).
- Serve over cooked rice.