Easy Oven Braised French Onion Pork Chops

Easy Oven Braised French Onion Pork Chops 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound bone-in pork chops 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 cup water ½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional) Chopped parsley (for garnish - optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil in a large, oven safe, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with pepper, if desired, and brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle onion soup mix over the pork chops. Pour in water. Transfer to 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, until fork-tender. Remove pork chops to a plate reserving the drippings in the pan. Meanwhile, in a separate small skillet, melt ½ cup butter over medium-low heat. Stir in ½ cup flour to make a roux. Cook for a few minutes, until mixture is a light golden color. Pour into the skillet with the pork chop drippings and whisk briskly as the mixture thickens. Add the pork chops back in and serve with gravy. Optional: Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet as you brown the pork chops and cook until soft and starting to caramelize. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish, and serve immediately.