Sicilian Pork Chops
Sicilian Pork Chops feature seared pork chops braised in a flavorful tomato sauce with white wine, oregano, black olives, and briny capers for authentic Mediterranean taste.
4
servings15
minutes25
minutes420
kcal40
minutesIngredients
4 pork chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 cup white wine
0.5 cup black olives, sliced
0.25 cup capers
to taste salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops on both sides until browned.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, and white wine to the skillet; stir and let it simmer to blend the flavors.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and let them cook in the tomato sauce over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
- Add the black olives and capers to the skillet, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 420kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
These Sicilian Pork Chops bring the sunny flavors of Sicily to your dinner table with tender pork braised in a robust tomato sauce that’s both rustic and sophisticated. The pork gets beautifully seared to lock in juices, then simmers in a fragrant mixture of tomatoes, white wine, and oregano that develops deep, complex flavors. Briny capers and salty black olives add that signature Mediterranean punch that makes Sicilian cuisine so distinctive, creating a dish that’s impressive enough for company yet comforting enough for family dinners.
