Ingredients
- 3 - 4 Pork Loin Bone (In Rib End Pork Chops), thin sliced
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 4 tbs. grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
For the Rub:
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 6 - 7 vine-ripe tomatoes, quartered
- 4 - 5 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tbs. butter
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 - 3 tbs. of fresh herbs (such as chopped fresh basil and/or fresh Italian parsley)
- 1/4 cup Andria's Barbecue Sauce
- Fresh grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
For the Sauce:
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the butter and olive oil.
- Place the onions in the pan and sprinkle with the sugar. Let the onions get a nice golden color.
- Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook on a gentle heat until the tomatoes have softened and fallen apart and the garlic is fragrant. Add the rest of the spices and continue to simmer on a gentle heat,
- Add the Andria's Barbecue Sauce and continue to simmer on a gentle heat.
- Taste for seasonings. Set aside until ready to serve.
For the Pork Chops:
- Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl.
- Rub each pork chop with the rub mixture and place in a covered bowl or sealed plastic bag.
- Place the prepared pork chops in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- In a large bowl, add the grated cheese and sugar to the flour and mix. Dredge the chops in the flour mixture.
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter.
- Add the pork chops and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes per side; the cooking time depends on the thickness of the pork chops. Cook until a nice golden color is achieved and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the pork chop should register 145 degrees F.
- Top each pork chop with the tomato and onion sauce, fresh basil, Italian parsley and fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American