Grandma's Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, then fry them in the skillet just until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops to a baking pan or Dutch oven.

3 . Stage

Pour mushrooms into the skillet with the pork drippings and garlic, and stir in the sherry and beef broth, scraping up any bits of pork that are stuck to the pan.

4 . Stage

Bring to a boil, then pour over the pork chops in the baking pan. Cover with a lid, or aluminum foil.

5 . Stage

Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the lid or foil, and continue to bake for another 15 minutes.

6 . Stage

Remove chops from the pan to a serving platter, and place the dish on the stovetop over medium heat. Stir together cornstarch and water. When the juices in the pan come to a boil, slowly stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon sauce over chops, and serve.