basque style pork chops
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When hosting the Spain regional forum for another recipe site, I came to really love and appreciate Spanish cuisine. All the fresh peppers, vegetables, and cheeses, and the wonderful use of Mediterranean spices and the abundance of seafood and small ranch-raised beef and pork really appealed to my taste buds. And this is one of my favorite Spanish recipes. It's from the Basque region of Spain.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Saute
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - loin pork chops, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour, for dredging
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or corn oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 1 cup coarsley chopped onion
- 1 cup seeded and thinly sliced green (or yellow) pepper
- 1 cup seeded and thinly sliced red pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
How To Make basque style pork chops
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Step 1Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Dedge chops in the flour, and shake off excess.
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Step 2Heat vegetable oil in skillet; add chops and cook about 3 to 5 minutes each side, or just until browned on both sides. Transfer chops to a platter.
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Step 3Drain vegetable oil from skillet, and wipe skillet clean with a paper towel. Add olive oil to the skillet. Add the garlic, onion, green (or yellow) pepper and red pepper, and cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add wine, and cook 1 more minute. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, olives, and thyme to the skillet. Seasone with salt and pepper, if desired. Bring mixture to a low boil. Place chops on top. Cover the skillet, and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes or until tender.
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Step 4Transfer chops to a platter, and cover with foil to keep warm. Bring the mixture in the skillet to a boil, and cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly reduced to about 2 1/4 cups.
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Step 5Ladle pan sauce over chops, and serve.
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