Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 thin pork chops
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups buttermilk
• Chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. In a pie plate, combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
2. In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt the bacon fat and olive oil together. Carefully place the pork chops in the skillet and fry for about 5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet.
3. In the same skillet, mix ½ cup of the flour mixture with the buttermilk, stirring well. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the hot fat, stirring constantly. Bring the gravy to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until it thickens, stirring often.
4. Return the pork chops to the skillet, covering them with the gravy. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the pork chops are cooked through.
5. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.