Braised Herb Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
7 pork loin chops with bone (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
4 large garlic cloves, minced
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
hot mashed potatoes (optional)

Preparation

Combine the first seven ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large cast iron pan, brown chops in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add carrots and broth & wine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Return chops to pan. Cover and bake at 325\u00b0 for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes, if desired.