Tomato Pork Loin Chops

Pork chops are browned, then braised in an enticingly seasoned tomato sauce. This simple recipe for pork will make quite an impression at the dinner table.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 large onion, sliced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 fluid ounces water
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 4 boneless pork loin chops, pounded thin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat, and quickly brown the pork chops on both sides. Transfer chops to platter, and keep warm.

Step 2

Reduce skillet heat to medium, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the sugar, chili powder, fennel, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Return the pork chops to the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes. Remove cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.