Description
Tender pork chops simmered in a rich tomato-garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta or polenta for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Sear the pork chops in the skillet for about 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the pork chops to the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes on top.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Serve over cooked pasta or polenta.
Notes
For best results, sear the pork chops to develop flavor. Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pork chops, slow cooker, Italian, comfort food, easy dinner