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.
Sicilian Pork Chops
Recipe by Daily Disher
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.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Italian
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Calories
420 kcal
40 minutes
Ingredients
4 pork chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
½ cup black olives, sliced
¼ cup capers
to taste salt and pepper
Directions
1.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops on both sides until browned.
2.
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic until fragrant but not browned.
3.
Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, and white wine to the skillet; stir and let it simmer to blend the flavors.
4.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and let them cook in the tomato sauce over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
5.
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 servings
Calories:
420kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg