Pork Chops In White Wine Sauce

Recipe Index: Main Courses > Pork/Ham

Ingredients
4 lean rib pork chops, 1-inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
1-1/2 tablespoons butter or extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red pepper, sliced crosswise
1 small green pepper, sliced crosswise
3/4 pound small, fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 clove garlic, minced fine
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 medium tomatoes, peeled* and quartered
1/3 cup dry white wine

Directions
1. Rinse chops. Wipe dry. Add 1 tablespoon butter or oil to large skillet. Melt shortening and brown chops, two at a time, about 10 minutes on each side. Remove chops and set aside. Drain fat from skillet

2. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil or butter to skillet and melt. Add red pepper, green pepper, mushroom caps, and garlic to skillet. Simmer about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Return pork chops to skillet and place them on top of mushrooms and peppers. Add salt and pepper. Put tomatoes on chops. Pour wine over mixture. Cover skillet and simmer for 40-45 minutes, until chops are done.

4. Serve each chop topped with a spoonful of wine sauce and a garnish of the cooked vegetables.

* To peel tomato skin, put tomatoes in 1 quart boiling water (which has been removed from heat). Leave tomatoes in water for about 1 minute. Remove with tongs and peel skin away.

Serves 4