Italian American Pork Chops

Name: Italian American Pork Chops
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 large carrots, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 (35-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (4-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; (makes 4 to 5 cups); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 4 thick center-cut pork chops, trimmed of fat; 3 tablespoons olive oil

December 9, 2011

This recipe comes from my friend Nick Palumbo, owner of Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery in Temecula, California. The great red sauce and thick, tender pork is even more scrumptious over a serving of buttery mashed potatoes.

Cooks' Note

Suggested Beverage: Palumbo Family Vineyards Sangiovese.

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