Pork Chops and Gravy

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4-6 pork chops
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
olive oil
black pepper
salt

Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side, until well browned.
Remove pork chops from skillet, cover to keep warm.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the butter to the skillet.
Once butter is melted add the flour and whisk to combine.
Cook for 1 minute, whisking occasionally.
Slowly add chicken broth, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth, without any lumps.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook gravy for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Return the pork chops to skillet and coat in gravy.
Cover with a lid and cook until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145. (approx 8 min for 1-1/2”)
Remove from heat. Serve the pork chops with plenty of gravy.