Italian-Style Braised Pork Chops with Quick Curry Sauce
A fusion twist on traditional Italian braised pork chops, served with a flavorful and spicy quick curry sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner with family and friends.
Ingredients
- ●4 (1-1.5 pounds) pork chopsthinly sliced
- ●2 tablespoons curry powderor to taste
- ●2 tablespoons olive oildivided
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- ●1 cup white wineor beef broth
- ●1 cup chicken brothlow sodium
- ●1 tablespoon sugaroptional
- ●2 tablespoons balsamic vinegaroptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the pork chops until browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 5
Remove the pork chops from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot.
- 7
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
- 10
Add the tomato paste (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
- 11
Add the white wine (or beef broth) and bring to a boil.
- 12
Add the chicken broth, sugar (if using), and balsamic vinegar (if using).
- 13
Return the pork chops to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 14
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2-3 hours, or until the pork chops are tender.
- 15
Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.