1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging, plus 1 tablespoon reserved)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon drippings
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but nice)
1 can (12 ounces) cola soda (not diet)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup or tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1 bay leaf (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish or similar baking dish and set it aside.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle this seasoning evenly over both sides of the chops.
Place the 1/2 cup
