Effortless Pork Chop Braise, Easy to Make

I came across a really simple pork chop recipe that I just had to try, in part because it was a simple evening meal. The results were very good.

Ingredients

• 4 roughly 2 inch-thick pork loin chops

• 1 tsp. sea salt, more for seasoning pork

• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, more for seasoning pork

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil (maybe a little more, if needed)

• 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced

• 3 large rosemary sprigs

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 pounds plum tomatoes roughly chopped

• 6 anchovy fillets

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper. In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, place 1 tablespoon oil. Sear chops until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate.

Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and sauté onion and rosemary until onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Add tomatoes, anchovies and remaining salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes or so.

Add pork chops to skillet. Cover skillet and transfer to oven to bake until a thermometer inserted into center of meat reads 145 degrees, about 20 minutes.

Allow chops to rest for 5 minutes in pan.

Serve with polenta, noodles or rice to soak up sauce.

Full recipe at http://ift.tt/2bQYuLw

bon appetit