Pork Chops in Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 pork chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup marsala wine
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 cup mushroom
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

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   Dredge chops in flour. Saute in oil and butter in a heavy pan. Brown well on both sides. Add garlic and saute until golden. Add wines and season with salt and pepper. Add fennel seeds, mushrooms and tomato paste. Let it come to a simmer. Cover pan and cook on a low flame for about 1 hour, turning chops frequently. Deglaze pan, adding 1/3 cup water. Serve with rice.