Tomato-Braised Pork Chop
Creamy Polenta, Wilted Spinach
Fried Capers, Lemon Zest, Parmesan, Chives
A bone-in pork chop, slow-braised until tender in a robust tomato sauce layered with garlic and herbs is served over a bed of creamy polenta enriched with Parmesan, topped with gently wilted spinach. The dish is finished with crisp fried capers for texture, a bright touch of lemon zest, freshly grated Parmesan, and snipped chives to bring everything into balance.
Slow-braising a pork chop in tomato sauce transforms a cut that might otherwise dry out into something tender, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
The gentle simmer allows the meat to relax and absorb the savory richness of the sauce. As the pork slowly cooks, it releases its juices into the sauce, enriching it further while the acidity of the tomato helps to tenderize the meat. The result is a chop that’s moist and fork-tender, with flavor that penetrates all the way through.
Cooking on the bone adds even more depth, while the surrounding sauce keeps everything juicy and ready to spoon over a soft base of polenta and sautéed spinach.
Tomato-Braised Pork Chop Recipe
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