Puttanesca Pork Chops

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This flavorful pork chop dinner recipe is proof that bold Neapolitan puttanesca sauce can liven up more than just spaghetti. Unlike brined olives like Kalamatas, oil-cured olives have a meatier bite because they're coated in salt then macerated in oil. Look for them on olive bars or with other Italian products. Serve with sautéed broccoli rabe and whole-wheat orzo.

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Carolyn Malcoun
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As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (1-1 1/4 pounds)

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 anchovy fillets, minced, or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup pitted oil-cured olives

  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

Directions

  1. Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add the pork. Cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer registers 140 degrees F, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

  2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and anchovies (or anchovy paste) to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, olives, capers and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add wine and crush the tomatoes with a potato masher or spoon. Simmer until the sauce is thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Return the pork and any juices to the pan, turning to coat with the sauce.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
16g Fat
6g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 pork chop & 1/2 cup sauce
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 40%
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Vitamin A 625IU 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Folate 12mcg 3%
Sodium 456mg 20%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 447mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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