Ingredients and Weight: - 8 boneless pork chops, center-cut (1.5 pounds) - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 onion, chopped (1 cup) - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 cups chicken broth - 1/2 cup dry red wine - 1/2 cup tomato sauce - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Time: - 15 minutes
Cooking Time: - 1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: - 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 3. Add the pork chops and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. 4. Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside. 5. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until softened about 5 minutes. 6. Add the chicken broth, red wine, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. 7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half. 8. Return the pork chops to the pan and nestle them in the sauce. 9. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 320 per serving - Protein: 30 grams per serving - Fat: 15 grams per serving - Carbohydrates: 20 grams per serving
Dish Characteristics: - Savory and flavorful - Juicy and tender pork chops - Rich and savory sauce
User Comments: - "The best pork chops I've ever had! The meat was so tender and the sauce was incredible." - "I'm not usually a fan of pork chops, but these were amazing. I will definitely make them again." - "The sauce was so good, I could have eaten it with a spoon."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Be sure to cook the pork chops to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) as measured by a meat thermometer. - If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little bit of water or chicken broth. - Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.