Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes

Connie's recipe from family collection. Note that ribs may be used in place of loins.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
• 6  pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 2  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 6  cups potatoes, thinly sliced & peels (about 4 lbs)
• 1  medium onion, sliced
•  paprika, to taste
•  fresh parsley, to taste

Directions

1. In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken broth; cook and stir constantly until mixture boils. Cook for 1 minute; remove from the heat and set aside. In a skillet, brown pork chops in oil; season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired. In a greased 13x9x2 baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. Pour the broth mixture over. Place pork chops on top.
2. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.