Obviously, those who devote their lives to pork are going to have the best recipes for it, which explains why porc charcutière—named after pork butchers—is such a time-honored preparation. This version is lighter and a lot quicker than a traditional one, but its flavors are no less fine-tuned.
Recipe information
Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Coarsely chop tomatoes in can with kitchen shears.
Step 2
Pat pork dry, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown chops, turning once, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
Step 4
Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and sauté garlic over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring once or twice, 3 minutes. Add pork with any juices from plate, turning to coat, and simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
