Chops or ribs — which does this recipe use?

Pork chops — eight small ones. The sauce works just as well with ribs if you extend the simmer.

What does the vinegar do?

It cuts the richness of the pork and gives the tomato sauce a subtle sweet-sour lift.

Can I use thick-cut chops?

Yes — add 10 minutes to the covered simmer.

What do I serve with it?

Mashed potatoes, polenta or rice to catch the sauce.

How do I store leftovers?

Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently in the sauce.

Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce

Name: Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 8 pork chops (4 oz each); 1 onion (thinly sliced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 120 mL red wine (4 oz); 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 60 mL red wine vinegar (2 oz); 1 pinch oregano; 1/2 tbsp salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)

Browned pork chops simmered in a tangy tomato sauce sharpened with red wine and red wine vinegar.

Yield Serves 4

Total Time 40 minutes

Main Ingredients Diced Tomatoes

Category Meat

Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 30 minutes

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Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce — prepared dish

What Is Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce?

Pan-browned pork chops simmered in a robust tomato sauce built on red wine and finished with a sharpening splash of red wine vinegar.

Why Make Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce?

The vinegar gives the sauce a bright agrodolce edge
One pan, 40 minutes
Eight small chops feed four generously
Wine and vinegar keep rich pork lively
The sauce belongs on mashed potatoes

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Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce — Shopping List (4 servings)

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
8 pork chops (4 oz each)
1 onion (thinly sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
120 mL red wine (4 oz)
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
60 mL red wine vinegar (2 oz)
1 pinch oregano
1/2 tbsp salt
1 pinch pepper
1 tbsp parsley (chopped)

Adjust servings 4

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the chops until well browned on both sides.
Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper and parsley.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove the chops to a heated platter and serve with the sauce on top.

Cooking Tips

Brown the chops well — colour is flavour
Scrape the pan when the wine goes in
Keep the simmer gentle so the chops stay juicy
Taste before serving; vinegar mellows as it cooks
Thin chops are done at 20 minutes — don't overshoot

Frequently Asked Questions About Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce

1. Chops or ribs — which does this recipe use?

Pork chops — eight small ones. The sauce works just as well with ribs if you extend the simmer.
2. What does the vinegar do?

It cuts the richness of the pork and gives the tomato sauce a subtle sweet-sour lift.
3. Can I use thick-cut chops?

Yes — add 10 minutes to the covered simmer.
4. What do I serve with it?

Mashed potatoes, polenta or rice to catch the sauce.
5. How do I store leftovers?

Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently in the sauce.

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