Pork chops with red wine sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Tenderlean boneless pork loin chops; (4oz) each, trimmed
; weighing 125g, of excess fat
1tablespoonOlive or sunflower oil
1smallOnion; chopped finely
2Garlic cloves; crushed (optional)
2smallsCourgettes; sliced thinly
125gramsButton mushrooms; sliced (4oz)
2Extra large tomatoes; skinned and sliced
150millilitresDry red wine; (1/4 pint)
1tablespoonTomato puree
1tablespoonChopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried
; marjoram
Salt and pepper
Marjoram sprigs; to garnish

Directions

Grill the chops under a preheated moderate grill for 7-10 minutes each side. Drain on kitchen paper and transfer to a casserole dish with a lid.

Preheat the oven to 190øC, 375øF gas mark 5.

Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onion and garlic, if used, courgettes and mushrooms for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, tomato puree and marjoram and season to taste. Pour over the chops.

Cover the casserole and cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until the chops are cooked to your liking. Serve garnished with marjoram.

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