Southern Fried Pork Chops with Cream Gravy

 Prep Time: 5 Minutes             Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Serve this Southern classic with mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and biscuits. 

1         cup all-purpose flour
 1        teaspoon Cajun seasoning
 1/4     teaspoon garlic powder
 1/4     teaspoon pepper 
8         (4-ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops 
1         cup nonfat buttermilk 
Vegetable cooking spray
3         tablespoons vegetable oil  
1         cup fat-free milk
 1/4     teaspoon salt Garnish: coarse ground pepper

1        Reserve 2 tablespoons flour, and set aside. Place remaining flour in a shallow dish.

 2        Combine Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Rub pork chops evenly on both sides with seasoning mixture.

3        Dip pork in buttermilk; dredge in flour. Lightly coat both sides of pork with cooking spray.

 4        Cook pork, in batches, in hot oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

 5        Add reserved 2 tablespoons flour to pan drippings in skillet; stir in milk and salt, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve immediately with pork. Garnish, if desired.