Juicy Sicilian Pork Chops Recipe
Bring the rich flavors of Sicily to your dinner table with this Juicy Sicilian Pork Chops Recipe. These pork chops are tender, savory, and bursting with Mediterranean goodness.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear pork chops until golden, about 3 minutes each side.
- Remove chops and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic, stir for 30 seconds.
- Mix in tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
- Add oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Stir sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return pork chops to skillet.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Flip once midway for even cooking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use bone-in chops for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Don’t overcook; it keeps the pork juicy.
- Fresh herbs make a big flavor difference.
- Let the meat rest before serving for juiciness.
- Add a splash of white wine for extra depth.
- Use ripe tomatoes for a natural sweetness.
- Marinate the chops for 30 minutes before cooking.