Pork Pizzaiola

This is yet another favorite. I have lots of favorites :) But it's my favorite way to make pork chops. Here's what you need:

• 2 TB olive oil
• 4 boneless pork chops (I buy the thin tenderloins)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 TB minced garlic
• 2 cups canned chopped tomatoes, in their juices (I just use diced tomatoes)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Pinch of crushed red pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 4 slices of mozarella cheese (about 2 oz).

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rinse your pork chops and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them in the pan to cook, turning them once, until they are nicely browned on each side (about 10 minutes for chops, 6 minutes for tenderloins). Transfer them to a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Lower your heat to medium and add garlic to the pan, cooking it until it is fragrant (about 35-40 seconds). Add the tomatoes, oregano, crushed pepper and pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, until it thickens.

Return pork to the pan and cook through, about 8-10 minutes for chops or 5-7 for tenderloins.

Place the mozarella slices on top of the pork, then cover the pan and turn off the heat. Let it stand for a minute or 2 until the cheese is melted. Put your pork on your plate and top it with the tomatoes. Yum!!

*If you prefer, you can use chicken tenderloins instead of pork.