Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce
Our recipe for pork chops in tomato sauce with caramelized onions plays with the sweetness of tomatoes and peppery fresh basil with grated parmesan and a heaping serving of pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 (½-inch thick) boneless pork chops (about 1 pound)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup minced fresh basil, plus more for serving
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar raw apple cider
- 4 cups cooked pasta, for serving (optional)
Directions
- 1
Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2
Once the butter is melted, add the onions
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, 40-50 minutes.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 4
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels
- 5
Season all over with the salt
- 6
Once the oil is glistening, add the pork chops and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side
- 7
Transfer the pork to a plate
- 8
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet
- 9
Once the oil is glistening, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
- 10
Stir in the tomatoes, pepper, basil, parmesan, sugar, and vinegar and bring to a simmer
- 11
Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes
- 12
Return the pork to the skillet with the sauce
- 13
Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pork is tender and cooked through
- 14
Serve the pork chops and sauce over pasta, if using
- 15
Top with caramelized onions, basil and parmesan