Tomato Basil Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 8 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick

• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   In large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter.

2. 2

   Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Brown pork chops on both sides, then add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Cover and cook over low-medium heat until pork chops are cooked through and tender (about 50 minutes).

5. 5

   Remove pork chops from pan and keep warm.

6. 6

   In small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, then pour into hot cooking liquid.

7. 7

   Add onions and green peppers, cooking over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

8. 8

   Place pork chops on serving platter or dinner plates and pour sauce over the top, garnishing with fresh basil if desired, and serve.