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A thick golden-brown seared bone-in pork chop resting in a deep red chunky tomato sauce with whole basil leaves. (Sicilian pork chops)

Sicilian Pork Chops with Blistered Tomatoes and Rustic Garlic Sauce

These thick, bone-in Sicilian pork chops are seared to a golden-brown perfection and smothered in a chunky, deep red tomato sauce with blistered cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, and fragrant garlic. A rustic, one-pan Mediterranean masterpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 4 each Bone-in pork chops 1.5 inches thick
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 1.5 cups (355ml) Crushed tomatoes Chunky, deep red variety
  • 1 cup (150g) Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 large Yellow onion Diced small
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp (2g) Dried oregano Flakes
  • 0.5 cup (15g) Fresh basil Whole green leaves
  • 1 tsp (2g) Cracked black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet Ensures a superior golden-brown sear.
  • 1 Meat thermometer To ensure pork reaches exactly 145°F.

Instructions
 

Sear the Pork
  1. Pat the pork chops completely dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chops for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden-brown charred crust forms. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same pan, cook diced onions until golden and soft. Add garlic and halved cherry tomatoes.
  2. Cook until the cherry tomatoes are blistered and slightly charred.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes and oregano. Return chops to the pan and simmer until the internal temperature hits 145°F.

Notes

Always pat the pork dry before searing for the best crust.
Use a heavy skillet for even heat distribution.
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