Sarasota's Southern Skillet Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Sarasota's Southern Skillet Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thick bone in pork chops; 1 large sweet onion (cut in half and thin sliced); 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (San Marzano or a good quality tomato); 1 (15 ounce) can field peas, rinse and drain (Bushes makes some black eyed field peas or lady peas which are very good, but there are several bran); 1 ½ cups okra (I use frozen); ½ cup chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 4 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 thick bone in pork chops
1 large sweet onion (cut in half and thin sliced)
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (San Marzano or a good quality tomato)
1 (15 ounce) can field peas, rinse and drain (Bushes makes some black eyed field peas or lady peas which are very good, but there are several bran)
1 ½ cups okra (I use frozen)
½ cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons peanut oil
salt
pepper

1
Pork Chops -- Season the chops well with salt and pepper on each side.
2
Then in an oven proof pan, I love my cast iron, but you can use any good heavy duty pan, heat up the oil to medium high and sear the pork chops on both sides.
3
They will continue to cook in the oven so don't over cook.
4
We are just searing them lightly, then remove to a plate as we make the sauce.
5
Base Sauce -- Add the onion to the pan with the pork drippings and cook a couple of minutes until they lightly brown and soften.
6
Then add the tomatoes (including the juice), broth, peas (drained and rinsed), okra, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
7
Go easy on the salt until the dish is done cooking, you don't want to over salt.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer a couple of minutes.
9
Bake -- Heat the oven to 375.
10
Put the chops back in the sauce and push them down so the sauce and juice covers the pork chops.
11
Cover with a lid of you can use foil and cook 15 minutes.
12
Season with fresh parsley.
13
Serve -- To me this is best served with cheesy grits on the side.

374

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thick bone in pork chops, 1 large sweet onion (cut in half and thin sliced), 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (San Marzano or a good quality tomato), 1 (15 ounce) can field peas, rinse and drain (Bushes makes some black eyed field peas or lady peas which are very good, but there are several bran), and more.

Yes, Sarasota's Southern Skillet 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sarasota's Southern Skillet Pork Chops

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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