Pork Chop Stew

Pork Chop Stew 4 center cut pork chops 1 large onion - cut in half moon slices 4-5 large carrots cut on the bias 2 large celery stalks - medium dice left-over veggies - or fresh beans (your choice) 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper additional salt and pepper to season the chops 3 tbsp. butter 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil (canola is fine also) 1 heaping sugar spoon size white sugar (use the sugar spoon from your flatware) 2 tbsp. cornstarch and 4 tbsp. water or broth to make a slurry. Get your vegetables all peeled and cut and set aside. In a deep skillet over medium high heat melt the butter and olive oil. Add in the onion slices and stir to coat. Sprinkle with the white sugar, stir and cook over medium low heat until caramelized. In a shallow dish add in the flour, salt and pepper and mix well. Dredge the pork chops so they are lightly coated on all sides and tops and bottoms. Place on a clean plate. When the onions are done, scoop them out and turn the heat back up to medium high. Add in the dredged pork chops and brown on each side to a deep golden color. Takes a few minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary so not to burn them. And if you need add a touch of butter or oil to the pan while searing them. When you flip the chops over the the second side, after 30 seconds add in the onions on top of the chops and add in the celery and carrots. Add in the chicken broth (you need enough in the pan to almost cover the chops). Turn the heat down to low. Lid the pan and simmer for at least one hour, longer if you have time. At the last bit of cooking time for the chops and carrots add in any left over veggies and cook for a couple of minutes. Remove the chops and vegetables to a platter getting out everything with a slotted spoon or a spider. If you want a thicker gravy, make a slurry. Turn the heat up to high and keep whisking all around the pan and the sides of the pan to get all the good bits incorporated. Slowly pour in the slurring, whisking and cooking until you have the thickness you desire.