Pork Chops with Red-Eye Gravy
 
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 (1-inch-thick) boneless pork chops
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup strong-brewed coffee
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over high heat. In a small bowl, stir together salt, thyme, and pepper; sprinkle all over pork chops. Add chops, and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove chops from skillet.
  3. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in coffee and red pepper until smooth, and bring to boil. Return pork chops to skillet, and transfer to oven.
  4. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 145°, about 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/pork-chops-with-red-eye-gravy-recipe/