Nana's Sweet and Sour Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Nana's Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 thin pork chops; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 cup tomato juice; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅓ cup vinegar

Servings: persons

6 -8 thin pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 cup tomato juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
⅓ cup vinegar

1
Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper and brown in olive oil in a large skillet.
2
After browning the pork chops, place them in a 9x13 pan.
3
Add butter to the pan along with the green pepper and onion.
4
Cook until peppers and onion are tender.
5
Add tomato juice, salt, sugar and spices.
6
Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Pour over the pork chops and bake in a 350 oven for 45 Minutes.
8
This recipe can be adapted easily for a slow cooker it is recommend to brown the pork chops.
9
Serve with mashed potatoes.
10
cooked spinach goes well with this dish.
11
I usually double the tomato juice, sugar, salt and spices because my family likes it over the mashed potatoes.
12
This recipe was given to me by my grandmother who cooked for a German family when she was young.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 thin pork chops, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Nana's Sweet and Sour 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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Nana's Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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