Italian Pork Chops

Tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, basil and garlic gives Italian flavor to tender chops.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  pork loin chops with bone (1 inch thick)
• 1⁄2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
•  green pepper ring (optional)

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides. In a slow cooker, combine the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Top with the pork chops. In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil and parsley. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Remove pork and keep warm. Transfer mushroom mixture to a saucepan. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over the pork chops. Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.