Pork Chops with Creamy Tomato Basil
By
Mary (Lori) Rieth
@EWfarmwife
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Ingredients
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4thick pork chops
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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·salt and pepper to taste
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2 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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1/3 cdry red wine
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2 ccanned stewed tomatoes, pureed in a blender
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2 Tbspfresh basil, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried)
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1/2 cwhipping cream
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·fresh basil for garnish
How to Make Pork Chops with Creamy Tomato Basil
- Rub pork chops with garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in sarge skillet and brown chops in hot oil. Remove and keep warm
- Deglaze pan with red wine by adding wine to hot pan. Scrape up brown bits and simmer liquid until reduced by about half.
- Stir in pureed tomatoes and basil and add pork chops back to pan. Simmer about 20 minutes but don't overcook the chops or they'll be tough. Remove chops to serving platter and keep warm.
- Add cream to sauce and bring just to simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over chops and garnish.
- May be served with rice or noodles.