HOMEMADE ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Homemade Italian Pork Chops image

Tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, basil and garlic gives Italian flavor to tender chops. "This is one of the few ways I will eat pork chops," relates Vickie Lowe of Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and parsley flakes
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Green pepper rings, optional

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Top with the pork chops. , In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil and parsley. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.Remove pork and keep warm. Transfer mushroom mixture to a saucepan. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over the pork chops. , Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.