Smothered Pork Chops and Sauteed Greens

Ingredients

• 6 pork loin chops (“natural” center cut, bone-in)
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons granulated onion powder
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
• 1 cup and 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ cup canola oil
• 2 cups low-sodium beef stock
• 1 ½ cups fresh onions, sliced
• ½ cup fresh scallions, sliced on the bias
• 8 cups fresh collard greens, chopped and blanched
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ¼ cup onions, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon vinegar (optional)