Tuscan Braised Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Tuscan Braised Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs pork chops (4 thick ones); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 1/2 cup water (may be used) or 1/2 cup broth (may be used); 8 ounces tomato sauce; The vegetables; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; The seasonings; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (edited per SugarPea's comment); 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon basil

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs pork chops (4 thick ones)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 1/2 cup water (may be used) or 1/2 cup broth (may be used)
8 ounces tomato sauce
The vegetables
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
The seasonings
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (edited per SugarPea's comment)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil

1
Wipe the chops with a damp paper towel and dry them.
2
Brown the chops in 1/4 cup of the oil at medium/high heat in a large skillet.
3
Remove the chops and set aside.
4
Add the vegetables and the remaining 1/4 cup of oil to the pan.
5
Caramelize the vegetables at medium heat (this is the sofrito).
6
Return the chops to the pan and spoon some of the sofrito over them.
7
Add the seasonings and wine.
8
Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
9
Add a little water from time to time to prevent the pan from boiling dry.
10
Add the tomato sauce.
11
Cook covered 10 more minutes.
12
Remove the chops and strain the sauce.
13
Drizzle some sauce over the chops.
14
Dress pasta of your choice with the remaining sauce.

580

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs pork chops (4 thick ones), 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 1/2 cup water (may be used) or 1/2 cup broth (may be used), 8 ounces tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Braised 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.

Tuscan Braised Pork Chops

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