Stewed Tomato Pork Chops

These Italian-style pork chops include lots of onion, garlic, tomatoes, and savory herbs. This quick and easy recipe is a great topping for pasta or smashed potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 332 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• ½ tablespoon dried oregano
• ½ tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
• 4 large pork chops
• 1 large onions, halved and sliced
• 8 large garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons capers, with liquid

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides and add to skillet. Brown pork chops, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Add onions and garlic to the hot skillet. Cook and stir until softened but still crisp, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, capers and liquid, rosemary, red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Step 3

Pour any accumulated juices from the plate with the pork chops into the sauce in the skillet and stir. Add cooked pork chops and cover with sauce. Simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes more.