Ingredients
- 1 jar pastene vinegar peppers, sliced
- 1 ea red onion, cut julienne
- 2 ea Yukon gold potato, diced in 1/2" pieces
- 1 Tbl chopped garlic
- 3 Tbl butter
- 1 1/2 Tbl. U Wanna Pizza Me? seasoning
- salt and pepper
Juicy Pork Chops with a Tangy Italian Twist
Pork chops and vinegar peppers are one of those combinations that just works—savory, rich pork balanced by bright, tangy peppers.
This version adds seasoned roasted potatoes and U Wanna Pizza Me? for plenty of Italian herb flavor, turning it into a hearty dinner that comes together in one seriously satisfying plate.
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and season with U Wanna Pizza Me?. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and brown well on both sides.
- Transfer the pork chops to a baking pan and finish cooking in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- While the pork cooks, add chopped garlic and onions to the same skillet used for browning. Sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Add the vinegar peppers and roasted potatoes to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Remove the pork chops from the oven and allow them to rest briefly.
- Plate the pork chops and spoon the warm potato and vinegar pepper mixture over the top. Mangia!
Pro Tip:
Don’t clean that skillet after browning the pork. The browned bits left behind add extra flavor to the garlic, onions, vinegar peppers, and potatoes.
Make It Your Own:
- Use hot vinegar peppers for more heat
- Add sliced Italian sausage for an extra-hearty version
- Finish with fresh parsley
- Add a splash of the pepper brine to the skillet for even more tang
What To Serve It With:
This is nearly a complete meal on its own thanks to the roasted potatoes. Add sautéed greens, broccoli rabe, or a simple Italian salad if you want something fresh alongside it.