Pork Chops Pizzaiola

Submitted by Becky in Wisconsin

"This recipe is courtesy of "30 Minute Meals" with Rachel Ray. Looked really good. And who doesn't want a quick meal on a busy night. As some of you may know, she likes things spicy. I posted this recipe as is, but feel free to adjust the spice level to your liking."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 4 chops
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 pork chops, 1 1/2 inch thick, bone in
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups chicken stock

directions

1. Season chops with salt and pepper.
2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the crushed garlic and stir it around to flavor the oil.
4. Add in the chops and caramelize on both sides, 2 - 3 minutes per side.
5. Remove the chops to a plate and reserve.
6. Stir in the fennel seeds, onions, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
7. Reduce the heat and cook for 7 - 8 minutes.
8. Add the tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
9. Add the wine and cook for another minute.
10. Stir in the stock and combine well.
11. Slide the chops back into the pan, cover and simmer to finish cooking the chops, about 5 - 6 minutes.

Reviews

[ChefLou]

I tried this recipe exactly as is it is yummy!!! My family loved it we actually tried it after watching the show on food network I cooked the sauce just a little longer to allow it to thicken before adding the chops. We had them with the carmelized onion penne.