Tomato Chops I Food

TOMATO CHOPS I

Steps:

• Season pork chops with garlic salt to taste. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chops and brown in oil for about 4 to 6 minutes each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, saute onion and celery until translucent. Add tomato paste and heat through, stirring, until liquid is bubbling. Add tomato sauce and heat through, stirring, until bubbling. Add water to thin sauce. Return chops to skillet, reduce heat to very low and let simmer until meat is very tender and sauce thickens (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours), adding water as needed.

TOMATO PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat, and quickly brown the pork chops on both sides. Transfer chops to platter, and keep warm.
• Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp oil and heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until tender. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Mix in the sugar, chili powder, fennel, oregano and basil. Stir in the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a boil.
• Return the pork chops to the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes. Remove cover, and continue cooking another 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.

TOMATO CHOPS II

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and bell pepper in oil over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Generously season pork chops with salt and pepper. Dredge each chop in flour. Place pork chops in hot skillet and brown on both sides.
• Return onions and peppers to pork chops in skillet. Pour in tomato sauce; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 or 20 minutes, until pork chops are fully cooked. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

TOMATO-TOPPED ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chops in oil in batches. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Saute onion and carrot in drippings until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinaigrette and oregano; pour over chops., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

SPICY TOMATO PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Remove; keep warm. In same skillet, cook and stir onion until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients., Return pork to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce.

PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH TOMATOES, ONION, GARLIC, AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in the onion and cook until golden brown; remove onions and set aside.
• Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in the same skillet.
• Season pork chops with salt and pepper, and place in the skillet.
• Cook to desired doneness.
• Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat remaining oil in the skillet.
• Return onions to skillet, and stir in tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
• Cook and stir about 3 minutes, until tomatoes are tender.
• Mix in balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
• Top chops with the onion and tomato mixture, and sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.