Pork

Here's a traditional and delicious way to make amazing pork chops.

Ingredients:

• 4 assorted pork chops
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup yellow pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14 oz.
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

Directions:

1. Lightly coat the chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and shake off the excess.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chops. Brown on both sides for 5 minutes on each side. Remove chops from skillet.
3. Drain the skillet and add olive oil. Add shallot, onion and peppers; cook about 1 minute. Add the wine, tomatoes, broth, thyme and olives. Bring to a boil and add in pork chops. Cover tightly and simmer 25 minutes or until tender.
4. Remove the chops and bring the sauce to a boil for 2-3 minutes. Ladle sauce over chops and serve.