Tomato Basil Pork Chops

Submitted by TGirl

"These Italian style pork chops are moist, tender, and delicious. Serve with a tossed salad and garlic bread for an impressive dinner that you're sure to enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 8 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced

directions

1. In large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter.
2. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
3. Brown pork chops on both sides, then add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and cook over low-medium heat until pork chops are cooked through and tender (about 50 minutes).
5. Remove pork chops from pan and keep warm.
6. In small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, then pour into hot cooking liquid.
7. Add onions and green peppers, cooking over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
8. Place pork chops on serving platter or dinner plates and pour sauce over the top, garnishing with fresh basil if desired, and serve.

Reviews

[Mermaid]

Great recipe!! I botched it the first time, but I'm so glad I tried it again. Made exactly as stated, but I found my chops cooked in about 35-40 minutes (The first time they burned after 45 minutes). Thanks for posting!!! I will be making this again soon...

 

[Derf2440]

very good pork chops, love the basil and tomato, I scaled it down for two and it turned out just fine. I did cut the cornstarch in half, it seemed like a lot, the sauce turned out just right for our tastes. Thanks for sharing a good one!!

 

[Provl8dy in training]

FANTASTIC! This recipe had everyone licking their plates, literally! I used freshly diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup heavy cream instead of water. My southern lovin' husband said this is a keeper. Thanks so much!

 

[dani1122]

Loved it! The sauce has such a nice flavor to it- like homemade spaghetti sauce. In fact, I only had 4 chops, but I kept the sauce measurements as written and used the rest the next day over pasta. This one is a keeper! Thanks!

 

[Scarlett516]

Delicious!