Italian American Pork Chops Recipes

ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in batches on both sides in oil; remove from skillet. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, oregano, basil and pepper., Return pork chops to skillet; arrange green pepper between the chops. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.

PORK CHOPS ITALIANO

Steps:

• Heat 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.

ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the crushed saltines, Parmesan cheese, Italian-style seasoning and garlic powder and mix together well.
• Dip the chops in the melted butter and then dredge each chop in the cracker mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Place the chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute peppers and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove and keep warm., Sprinkle chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In the same skillet, brown chops in remaining oil. Add the marinara sauce, olives, remaining salt and pepper, and reserved pepper mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 10-15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Make horizontal cut in one long side of each chop to make pocket, being careful to not cut all the way through to opposite side of chop. Top each ham slice with 1 cheese slice and 1/4 of the Swiss chard; roll up. Stuff 1 ham roll into pocket of each chop; press cut sides of chops together to seal pockets.
• Sprinkle both sides of chops with basil.
• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (145°F). Remove from skillet; let stand 3 min. before serving.

ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat shortening in large skillet; add pork chops and brown quickly on both sides.
• Remove chops and drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
• Cook onion and green pepper in remaining fat for about 3 minutes or until onion is soft.
• Add tomato sauce, water, sugar and seasonings.
• Heat to boiling and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Arrange potatoes in a large shallow baking dish or casserole.
• Place pork chops on top of potatoes and pour sauce over all.
• Cover casserole with lid or foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
• Remove cover and sprinkle with grated romano cheese, returning to oven and baking 15 minutes longer.

ITALIAN AMERICAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Make the sauce: in a large saute pan over med-high heat, add in the oil.
• To the hot oil, add the onion, carrots, garlic, and celery; stir/saute for about 5 minutes, until soft but not brown.
• Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker and add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and fennel; season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours; transfer sauce to a covered container.
• Make the chops: combine the flour and salt in a zip-lock plastic bag.
• Put the eggs in a shallow dish.
• Dip each chop into the eggs to coat thoroughly.
• One at a time, place the chops in the bag; shake until evenly coated.
• Place a large saute pan over med-high heat and add in the oil.
• Add in the pork chops and cook, turning, for about 15 minutes, until browned on both sides.
• Place the chops in the slow cooker and pour 4 cups of the sauce over the top.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the meat is very tender.
• Place a chop on each plate and generously spoon the sauce over the top.