Pork Chop

I can provide you with a recipe to prepare delicious Italian-style pork chops.

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh rosemary (optional)
• 1/2 glass of white wine

Preparation

1. Start by heating the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. While the oil is heating, season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Add the whole garlic cloves and the rosemary to the pan to flavor the oil.
4. Once the oil is hot and aromatic, add the chops to the pan.
5. Cook the chops for about 4-5 minutes per side, until they are well browned and caramelized.
6. After flipping the chops and achieving a crust on both sides, deglaze with white wine.
7. Let the wine evaporate on medium heat, turning the chops occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the wine has reduced and the chops are cooked but still succulent.
8. Adjust with salt and pepper if necessary.

When the chops are ready, you can serve them with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad. A tip to keep the chops extra succulent is to avoid overcooking them, as pork can become dry if it goes beyond the perfect cooking point.

Trivia

Pork chop is a very popular cut of meat in Italy and is often cooked with the addition of flavors such as rosemary, sage, or bay leaves that enhance its taste. In some regions of Italy, you will find chops cooked with more complex sauces, perhaps with the addition of tomato and other vegetables, slowly cooked to make them even more tender.