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Pork Chops Italian Style

This pork dish comes together quickly and has big bold flavors from the balsamic and oregano yet is sweet from the tomatoes and shallots. Top with some feta for a nice salty pop of flavor. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword dairy-free, dinner, egg-free, fast, italian, lunch, main, nut-free, pork, tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 487kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bone-in pork chops 2, 8 ounce chops 1/2 inch thick, trimmed
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 shallot chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional, omit for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup feta crumbled, omit for dairy-free

Instructions

  • Dry the pork chops well and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast iron pan over high heat and when hot, add the avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork chops and cook until well browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
  • Add the shallots to the now empty pan and stir to scrape browned bits up and cook until soft, translucent, and just beginning to brown. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, one minute more. Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook until tomatoes soften, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until the sauce reduces and becomes slightly syrupy, another 3 minutes or so. Add back any pan juices, stir and season to taste. If you would like it sweeter, add a touch of stevia or monk fruit. Off heat, whisk in butter, if using then pour sauce over the pork chops and sprinkle with cheese.

Notes

You can easily scale this recipe but cook the pork chops in batches to prevent over crowding.
Nutrition without butter or feta: Calories: 387 cal, Carbs: 7g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 22g, Protein: 36g

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg