Italian Pork Chops

Total time: 40 minutes
    Just a few ingredients simmered together to produce moist, tender pork chops.  The lemon adds a fresh taste to the tomatoes.  Grate the lemon before cutting, using a lemon zester or the fine wholes on a grater.  You only want the yellow, or zest, not the white, which is bitter.

 Ingredients:

• 2 - 4 pork chops, depending on size, 14oz (420gr) total weight, bone-in
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 15oz (450gr) crushed tomatoes   substitute whole tomatoes, chopped
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

 Instructions:

• Lightly grate lemon all over to remove zest (yellow part of the peel only).  You should end up with at least a tsp. 
• Cut lemon in half and squeeze  for juice.  You should have about 2 tbs. 
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sauté pork chops until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.  
• Add all remaining ingredients, including zest and juice. 
• Bring to a boil.  
• Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.   Serve.