Braised Pork Chops with Tomatoes
Tender, juicy, and bursting with rich Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Braised Pork Chops with Tomatoes is the ultimate comfort food dish that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions. This hearty recipe features perfectly seared bone-in pork chops simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and warming spices like oregano, thyme, and paprika. The combination of diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and a touch of tomato paste creates a luscious, flavor-packed sauce that clings to every bite. Simmered to perfection in just under an hour, these braised pork chops are melt-in-your-mouth tender and beautifully complemented by a garnish of fresh parsley. Serve this satisfying dish with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or steamed rice to soak up every drop of the irresistible sauce. With minimal prep time and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is your go-to for easy yet impressive home-cooked meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken stock, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato mixture. Spoon some sauce over the top of each chop.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer the pork chops for 30-35 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 145°F).
Remove the lid and let the sauce simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to thicken if needed.
Sprinkle the finished dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.8 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 3613 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 163.8 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3124 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
