Flavorful Spanish Pork Chops

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2 20

These Spanish pork chops simmer in a zesty, slightly sweet tomato sauce with briny olives and a touch of pickle juice. It’s the kind of dish that reminds you of cozy dinners that just feel like home, but with a bit of flair.

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Servings

Ingredients

6 pork chops ¾ inch thick
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions sliced into rings
2 cans 8 oz each tomato sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Garlic powder to taste
¼ cup small stuffed Spanish olives adjust to preference

Instructions

Season the pork chops: Generously season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage for enhanced flavor.
Brown the pork chops: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Carefully add the pork chops to the skillet and brown them on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a platter.
Cook the onions: Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onions to the skillet. Sauté the onions until they soften and become translucent, stirring occasionally to avoid burning, for about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare the sauce: Pour the tomato sauce into the skillet with the onions. Stir in the brown sugar, sweet pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Simmer the pork chops: Return the browned pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops to ensure they are fully coated.
Add olives: Sprinkle the stuffed Spanish olives into the sauce, distributing them evenly across the skillet.
Simmer: Cover the skillet, leaving the lid slightly tilted to allow steam to escape. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours. During this time, the pork chops will tenderize and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Serve: Once the pork chops are fully cooked and tender, serve them with mashed potatoes or yellow rice to complement the rich flavors of the sauce.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, swap the Worcestershire sauce for a gluten-free version. And, of course, check those olives—they should be naturally gluten-free, but it’s always good to double-check the jar! Trust me, it’ll still taste amazing.

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