PORK CHOPS PUTTANESCA MY WAY ENJOY DAN:

PORK CHOPS PUTTANESCA MY WAY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS;
3 garlic cloves, divided

1/2-teaspoon EACH dried oregano, and Italian seasoning

1/2-teaspoon red chili flakes

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1-tablespoon red wine vinegar

4 pork chops, bone in

1 onion, finely chopped

1 (24.6 Oz) Pomi chopped Italian tomatoes

1/2tablespoon anchovy paste

2 tablespoon pitted olives

1/2-teaspoon capers, drained

1-1/2-tablespoon craisins

1/2-cup white wine

2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 235 F)

1.   Mash 1 garlic clove with dried oregano and Italian seasoning, 1/4-teaspoon chili flakes in a mortar and pestle.

2.   Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oi and the vinegar.

3.   Spread mixture on both sides of the pork.

4.   Set aside.

5.   Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and when sizzling

6.   Add onion and sauté for about 4 minutes.

7.   Add remaining garlic and sauté 1 minutes.

8.   Add remaining chili flakes, tomatoes and next 5 ingredients cook 10 minutes.

9.   Add wine and cook on low for about 10 minutes or until thickens.

10  Set aside.

11  In a skillet over high-heat add chops and cook until browned not cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.

12  Transfer chops to a prepared baking dish, slather with tomato mixture.

13  Place in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

14  Arrange on serving platter, spoon any pan juices over it.

15  Top with sesame seeds and serve.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                        PRAISE THE LORD!!