Pork Chops Italiano
The seasoning mixture and overnight sitting will make the best crust possible, which will make the smoking process go smoothly.
Recipe Summary Pork Chops Italiano
Flavorful, tender pork chops with Italian pizzazz. Great served over noodles.
Ingredients | Smoked Pork Chops Recipes1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups sliced mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil6 (3/4 inch thick) pork loin chops2 cloves garlic, crushed1 cup chopped onion1 (14.5 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon dried basil½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper½ cup water, if necessary1 large green bell pepper, cut in 6 piecesDirectionsHeat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops, browning on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Place the pork chops on a plate, then drain all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the skillet. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.Pour in the tomatoes, then season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transfer the pork chops back to the skillet; cover and simmer until the pork chops are tender and no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. Stir in some water if the mixture becomes too dry. Place the bell pepper on top of the pork, then add the reserved mushrooms. Continue to simmer until the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.Don't add the green pepper wedges until your chops are done, otherwise, they will turn to mush.Info | Smoked Pork Chops Recipesprep:
15 mins
cook:
1 hr 10 mins
total:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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