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How to Make Basil Tomato Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and flavorful dinner option? Look no further than these Basil Tomato Pork Chops! This recipe is the perfect way to elevate a classic pork chop dinner with the vibrant flavors of fresh basil and juicy tomatoes. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these pork chops are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that is bursting with flavor. The combination ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 8 (1/2-inch thick) pork chops
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into rings
  • 1 medium onion, cut into rings

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in garlic. Add 4 pork chops. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides (4 to 6 minutes). Remove from pan; set aside. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
  • Return pork chops to pan. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil (3 to 4 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until pork chops are no longer pink (50 to 60 minutes). Remove pork chops; keep warm.
  • Stir together water and cornstarch in small bowl. Stir cornstarch mixture into hot tomato mixture in pan with wire whisk. Add green pepper and onion.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and vegetables are crisply tender (5 to 6 minutes). Serve sauce over pork chops.

    • Nutrition

    180 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 550mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 441mg

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    Pork recipes
    Tomato recipes
    Basil recipes
    Meat recipes
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