Italian American Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Italian American Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 large carrots, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 (35 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; ½ teaspoon fennel seed; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 4 thick center-cut pork chops, trimmed of fat; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 (35 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon fennel seed
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
4 thick center-cut pork chops, trimmed of fat
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Make the sauce: in a large saute pan over med-high heat, add in the oil.
2
To the hot oil, add the onion, carrots, garlic, and celery; stir/saute for about 5 minutes, until soft but not brown.
3
Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker and add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and fennel; season with salt and pepper.
4
Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours; transfer sauce to a covered container.
5
Make the chops: combine the flour and salt in a zip-lock plastic bag.
6
Put the eggs in a shallow dish.
7
Dip each chop into the eggs to coat thoroughly.
8
One at a time, place the chops in the bag; shake until evenly coated.
9
Place a large saute pan over med-high heat and add in the oil.
10
Add in the pork chops and cook, turning, for about 15 minutes, until browned on both sides.
11
Place the chops in the slow cooker and pour 4 cups of the sauce over the top.
12
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the meat is very tender.
13
Place a chop on each plate and generously spoon the sauce over the top.

802

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 large carrots, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian American Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Italian American Pork Chops

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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