Tuscan Braised Pork Chops Recipe

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Tuscan Braised Pork Chops
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Directions:

  1. Wipe the chops with a damp paper towel and dry them.
  2. Brown the chops in 1/4 cup of the oil at medium/high heat in a large skillet.
  3. Remove the chops and set aside.
  4. Add the vegetables and the remaining 1/4 cup of oil to the pan.
  5. Caramelize the vegetables at medium heat (this is the sofrito).
  6. Return the chops to the pan and spoon some of the sofrito over them.
  7. Add the seasonings and wine.
  8. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  9. Add a little water from time to time to prevent the pan from boiling dry.
  10. Add the tomato sauce.
  11. Cook covered 10 more minutes.
  12. Remove the chops and strain the sauce.
  13. Drizzle some sauce over the chops.
  14. Dress pasta of your choice with the remaining sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2150.62 Kcal (9004 kJ)
Calories from fat 1935.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 215.09g 331%
Cholesterol 204.08mg 68%
Sodium 1698.24mg 71%
Potassium 1380.2mg 29%
Total Carbs 21.06g 7%
Sugars 9.27g 37%
Dietary Fiber 3.39g 14%
Protein 27.2g 54%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 90.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 436.42 Kcal (1827 kJ)
Calories from fat 392.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.65g 331%
Cholesterol 41.41mg 68%
Sodium 344.62mg 71%
Potassium 280.08mg 29%
Total Carbs 4.27g 7%
Sugars 1.88g 37%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 14%
Protein 5.52g 54%
Vitamin C 2mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 18.3mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 60.3
    Points
  • 60
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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