Pork loin chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. In this article, we'll share two flavorful recipes for tomato pork loin chops: a classic pan-fried version and a slow-cooker option. Both recipes feature juicy pork chops seared to perfection and smothered in a rich, savory tomato sauce. The pan-fried version offers a quick and easy weeknight meal, while the slow-cooker version is perfect for busy days when you want to come home to a ready-made dinner. We've also included a vegetarian alternative using seitan, for those who prefer a meatless option. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these tender, flavorful pork loin chops in tomato sauce.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY TOMATO PORK CHOPS
Simmered in tomato sauce, these pork chops are big at our house. I add garlic powder and Creole or Cajun seasoning before browning the chops to give them extra punch. -Holly Neuharth, Mesa, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Remove; keep warm. In same skillet, cook and stir onion until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients., Return pork to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce.
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STEWED TOMATO PORK CHOPS
These Italian-style pork chops include lots of onion, garlic, tomatoes, and savory herbs. This quick and easy recipe is a great topping for pasta or smashed potatoes.
Provided by Blue Buddha
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides and add to skillet. Brown pork chops, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- Add onions and garlic to the hot skillet. Cook and stir until softened but still crisp, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, capers and liquid, rosemary, red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Pour any accumulated juices from the plate with the pork chops into the sauce in the skillet and stir. Add cooked pork chops and cover with sauce. Simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 591.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat and brown the pork chops on both sides. Drain off excess fat. Remove the pork chops and set aside.
- Peel the onion and cut it in half lengthwise. cut the halves into thin slices.
- Add the sliced onion to the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the pork chops back to the pan with the garlic, tomatoes, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chops register at least 145 F.
- Serve the pork chops with the tomato sauce over hot cooked rice or with boiled or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PORK CHOPS WITH STEWED TOMATOES
Very easy, tender pork chops baked with onions, mushrooms and stewed tomatoes. This is a GREAT hit with my family and the chops will melt in the mouth!!
Provided by Lisa
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut the onion into thick slices and arrange them on the bottom of a casserole dish. Lay the pork chops over the onions. Season the chops with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the chops with the mushrooms and pour the stewed tomatoes over all.
- Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Remove cover and bake for 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 276.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH TOMATO, ONION, GARLIC, AND FETA
You will not be disappointed with this wonderful pork chop. It is tender, moist, and full of fresh flavors. I serve with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. It's a favorite in our household.
Provided by Lovecooking
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook until golden brown. Set aside.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in the skillet. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and place in the skillet. Cook to desired doneness. Set aside and keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in the skillet. Return onions to skillet, and stir in tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Cook and stir about 3 minutes, until tomatoes are tender. Mix in balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Top chops with the onion and tomato mixture, and sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 112.5 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 690.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
TOMATO PORK CHOPS I
These are sauteed pork chops smothered in a tomato sauce with fresh onion and bell pepper. It's a fairly quick and simple recipe. Try serving with rice.
Provided by Charmaine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat enough oil to just cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium high heat. Dredge the pork chops in flour, add to pan and brown well on both sides. Remove chops and set aside.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until almost tender. Return pork chops to skillet and pour in the tomato sauce. Allow the sauce to start bubbling and then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 30 minutes and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 573.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON TOMATOES
A great dish I created when I had an abundance of cherry tomatoes. My family loves this dish. This recipe can easily stretch for six. Just cook two extra chops. Make sure to reduce liquids before adding pork, so as not to boil them. Pork will finish cooking very quickly, so be careful not to overcook.
Provided by Nattygirl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in hot oil until nearly cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove pork chops to a plate, retaining oil and drippings in the skillet.
- Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil to the reserved drippings and reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir onion in oil mixture until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove onion mixture to a bowl.
- Pour remaining 1 teaspoon oil into the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Add tomatoes to oil and cook until seared on all sides and the skins begin to crack, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar over the tomatoes; stir.
- Pour bourbon over the tomatoes; bring to a simmer and cook until some of the alcohol evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add onion mixture and beef broth to the tomatoes; bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces by half and the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Return pork chops and juices to the skillet, cook until no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Serve dish sprinkled with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 203.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
TOMATO PORK CHOPS
Boneless pork loin chops are simmered in a spicy tomato sauce. Quick and easy. Serve with rice or egg noodles.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat, and quickly brown the pork chops on both sides. Transfer chops to platter, and keep warm.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp oil and heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until tender. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Mix in the sugar, chili powder, fennel, oregano and basil. Stir in the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a boil.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes. Remove cover, and continue cooking another 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 451.8, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 25.6
TANGY TOMATO PORK CHOPS
These tender chops are smothered in a delightfully rich sauce. "I've used a chuck roast instead of pork loin chops, stewed tomatoes instead of diced and served it over rice. It's always good." -Lea Ann Schalk, Garfield, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer onion, red pepper and mushrooms over pork chops. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; pour over pork and vegetables., Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until pork is tender. Serve with noodles if desired.
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PORK CHOPS IN TOMATO SAUCE
"This is a variation of a main dish that my dad always made," writes Cindy Glancy of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. "I now add some special touches of my own when I make it for my husband and two children. The tender chops are fast to fix on a weeknight."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. add pork chops; brown on both sides. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, wine or broth, oregano and pepper; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH SEASONED TOMATOES
These tender pork chops are very easy to make. A big hit with our family. Make extras, they are sure to want more.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Pork
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Arrange sliced onions on the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Lay pork chops over onions.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- If you use the mushrooms put them on top of pork chops then cover with tomatoes.
- Bake, covered for 1 hour.
- Remove cover and bake for 30 minutes longer.
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops: Look for center-cut pork loin chops that are about 1-inch thick. These chops are tender and flavorful, and they will cook evenly.
- Season the pork chops well: Pork chops can be a bit bland on their own, so it's important to season them well before cooking. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good place to start. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as rosemary, thyme, or paprika.
- Sear the pork chops: Searing the pork chops in a hot skillet helps to create a flavorful crust and lock in the juices. Make sure the skillet is hot before you add the pork chops, and cook them for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are browned.
- Cook the pork chops through: Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
- Let the pork chops rest: After cooking, let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
These pork loin chops with tomato sauce are a delicious and easy meal that can be made in under an hour. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce is rich and savory. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
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