Pork Chops with Tomato-Sage Gravy

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 2

Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine the seasoned salt, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne and mix well. Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the pork chops. Stir any excess seasoning into the flour.

Step 3

Dredge the seasoned pork chops in the flour, shaking off any excess. Set the remaining flour aside for use in the gravy.

Step 4

In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, warm the oil until hot. Place 3 pork chops in the skillet and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until evenly colored, about 4 minutes more. Move the pork chops to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining chops.

Step 5

To make the gravy, pour off all but 1/4 cup of oil. Whisk 1/4 cup of the remaining flour into the drippings in the skillet over medium heat, cooking until it forms a paste.

Step 6

Whisk in the chicken broth, garlic, and tomatoes and cook until the gravy thickens, 2 to 5 minutes. Return the pork chops to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. Add the chopped sage and cover the skillet with an oven safe lid or foil.

Step 7

Move the skillet to the oven and bake until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes. If the gravy is too thick, stir in 1/4 to 1/3 cup water and bake for 5 minutes more, covered.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the chops rest for at least 10 minutes. Garnish with sage leaves and serve.