Pork chops with Beer and Bacon Gravy

By á-38518

Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops, just over 1 inch thick
• salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp EVOO
• 2 thick slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 round Tbsp flour
• 1 bottle dark German beer
• 1/2 cup stock
• Chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Season the chops liberally with salt and pepper
Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium high heat
When the oil smokes, add the chops and cook, turning once, until caramelized and the meat is just turning firm about 10-12 mins
Remove to a platter and cover with foil, reserve
Add a drizzle more oil to the pan, add bacon and brown for 2-3 mins
Stir in the onions and saute over medium heat with the bacon until soft, 6-7 min
Sprinkle in flour, stir for 1 mn, add beer
Cook until reduced by half, 1-2 mins, then whisk in stock
Remove from heat and season with pepper
Pour gravy over the chops, sprinkle with parsley