TARA LYNN BARNES SHAEFFER’S ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

8 pork chops

Dash Salt

Dash Black Pepper

1 tsp. Italian herbs

2 Tbsp. Butter or margarine

1 Clove garlic minced or pressed

1 – 20 oz. can of stewed tomatoes (preferably Italian stewed)

1 Tbsp. Lemon juice

2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Chopped Parsley

Grated lemon peel for garnish (also pretty with julienne carrots!)

·        Brown chops in butter on both sides for 5 minutes;

·        Sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper;

·        Add garlic, tomatoes (with liquid) lemon juice and peel

·        Cover and simmer gently 30 – 40 minutes or until no longer pink;

·        Garnish with lemon peel, parsley and carrots.

TL’S NOTES: I add much more garlic, tomatoes and Italian herbs – the flavor is wonderful! In fact, I don’t measure the garlic, herbs or lemon juice!

Great served with rice (white or brown) and green salad.