Smothered pork chops
4
Points®
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 5 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Moderate
If you love cooking and just need some inspiration, this is your dish! This fantastic one-pot meal can be made ahead of time and then warmed up just before serving, making it a great option for weekend cooking in preparation for a busy week. These bonesless pork chops get a tasty coating of garlic, salt and pepper before a good sear, which allows them to reserve their juiciness during the cooking process. Smothered in flavorful peppers and onions with rice, you will not need another element to complete this meal. Play with the flavors of the dish by choosing canned tomatoes with added ingredients such as jalapenos or herbs. If you want to elevate this dish for a special occasion, try using San Marzano tomatoes, reported to be the best canned tomatoes you can buy. Stir in some spinach to wilt if you are looking for a more robust vegetable profile. Dinnertime is sure to be lively when you serve this wonderful recipe.
Ingredients
Garlic
2 clove(s), large, smashed
Uncooked lean boneless pork chop
1 pound(s), four 4 oz chops, washed, patted dry
Table salt
1 tsp, divided
Black pepper
1 tsp, freshly ground, divided
Cooking spray
4 spray(s), divided
Olive oil
1 Tbsp, divided
Onion
1 large, Spanish-variety, cut in half and thinly sliced
Red bell pepper
3 medium, or a variety of bell peppers, thinly sliced
Uncooked white rice
½ cup(s), long-grain, rinsed and drained
Canned crushed tomatoes
28 oz
