September 30, 2007 Tomato Pork Chops

Easy Tastebud Delights

9.30 Edition (September 30, 2007)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! I hope your weekend is going well! It's hard to believe it is the end of September already. I've been putting the newsletter together for 9 months now and still loving it!

Today's recipe is similar to one that hubby and I have been making except we use salsa instead of tomato sauce and tomato paste. These chops are hearty and go great with potatoes, carrots, turnip and a side salad. Enjoy!

Tomato Pork Chops

4 pork chops
1 sprinkle garlic powder
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 chopped onion
2 stalks chopped celery including leaves
12 oz. tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups water

1. Season pork chops with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chops and brown in oil for about 4 to 6 minutes each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, saute onion and celery. Add tomato paste and heat through, stirring, until liquid is bubbling. Add tomato sauce, stirring until bubbling. Add water to thin sauce. Return chops to skillet, reduce heat to very low and let simmer until meat is very tender and sauce thickens (about 1-1/2 to 2 hours), adding water as needed.

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