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Tomato Pork Loin Chops

Name: Tomato Pork Loin Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 boneless pork loin chops, pounded thin; 1 large onion, sliced; ½ teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 fluid ounces water; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Rating: 4.26 stars

256 Ratings
199 Reviews
21 Photos

Rich, tasty, and easy to make with delicious, on hand ingredients! Serve with egg noodles, if you want.

By MLYIN

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

35 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat, and quickly brown the pork chops on both sides. Transfer chops to platter, and keep warm.

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Step 2

Reduce skillet heat to medium, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the sugar, chili powder, fennel, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a boil.
Step 3

Return the pork chops to the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes. Remove cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Partner Tip

Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

193.4 calories; 12.8 g protein; 8.6 g carbohydrates; 30.5 mg cholesterol; 339.8 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (199)

Most helpful positive review

Angie

10/05/2005

We loved this recipe. We made a few minor changes by deleting the fennel and using diced tomatoes instead of sauce. I also did not use the water. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

RFRIESEN1

03/19/2005

This is not a good dish at all. The pork came out tough. The taste was all tomato. We all agreed over dinner that we would not make this dish again. Read More

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(36)

256 Ratings

5 star values: 127
4 star values: 93
3 star values: 21
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 10

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Angie

10/04/2005

We loved this recipe. We made a few minor changes by deleting the fennel and using diced tomatoes instead of sauce. I also did not use the water. Read More

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Cinnamon Ray Swires

09/17/2008

This recipe was yummy. I served it over basmati rice and my husband loved it! I too left out the fennel (neither one of us like it) and used stewed tomatoes instead of sauce. I seasoned the chops prior to cooking and left everything else exactly as the recipe said. It will be on my new menu rotation! I would like to add that if the pork is tough it was probably frozen prior to cooking. Freezing meat denatures the protein of the meat and makes it tough. I suggest that for the most tender and flavorful dishes use fresh meat. This is especially true for steaks roasts chicken breasts and chops (solid cuts of meat). Read More

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Ms. Hot~n~Divine

11/27/2006

I made this tonight it was a very easy and tasty dish. I followed the suggestions of the previous posters and utilized a can of diced tomatoes with my 6 cutlets. I didn't have any fennel so I had to omit that as well. I loved all the spices and would recommend seasoning your pork loins before browning. I also added two cloves of crushed garlic while cooking the sliced onions. I also added a bit of Italian salad dressing while it simmered. Next time I won't add the water either although it didn't hurt the taste. I made a side of rice with green beans and bisquits. Turned out great! Read More

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Aspiring Chef Rita

08/28/2006

Very simple quick and delicious. I followed recipe exactly except for decreasing the amount of chili powder and it was still very spicy. I am rating it 4 stars because this should be called SPICY Tomato Pork Loin Chops. I served it with the boxed Pasta Roni - Angel Hair Pasta with Parmesean cheese -it was a great compliment and absorbed some of the heat!!!! Salad was another "cool" addition! I will make this again. Thanks submitter. Read More

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Heather

01/02/2007

Very good and easy. And thankfully a good pork chop recipe not so heavy in sugar that my diet can't handle it! It's always nice to find healthy and tasty in one dish. I spiced the pork chops before browning as per some other suggestions I saw a couple of people called this tough--- I really have no clue how that could be with all the liquids in the recipe unless they spent too long browning or had freezer-burned chops. Mine were VERY moist. Read More

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Anne Westeen Greasley

02/17/2008

I love this recipe! It's one of my favorites. I especially love the fennel - I double it. I crush the fennel and add it with the sugar when I cook the onion. I double the tomato sauce and add a can of diced tomato substituting the juice for the water. Read More

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Janet Cox Tuhey

03/12/2012

I haven't made this yet but it is almost identical to the Old West Style Pork Chops recipe I was given over 30 years ago and is a family favorite. Preheat oven to 350. I use 1 can diced tomatoes juice and all fill the tomato can with water swirl it around a bit and add to skillet. Put 1 c. rice in a casserole dish; stir in the liquids from the skillet; top with browned chops and bake until all of the liquid has been absorbed - about 45 minutes. This works well in a crock pot too; add a second can of diced tomatoes and cook on low 8-10 hours. Read More

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RFRIESEN1

03/18/2005

This is not a good dish at all. The pork came out tough. The taste was all tomato. We all agreed over dinner that we would not make this dish again. Read More

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KIMBA99

02/02/2005

Very good and very easy. I really liked the taste of the crushed fennel. I left out the red pepper flakes my chili powder was spicy enough. I did add more onion and sugar (just made it a full tsp.) Every one loved it! Thanks for the great recipe. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Tomato Pork Loin Chops

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 193.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 26 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 9 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 15 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 16 %

niacin equivalents: 40 %

vitamin b6: 19 %

vitamin c: 14 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 28 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.