I am not a big fan of pork chops…especially if they have no bone. In my freezer I had six center cut pork chops, that I needed to do something with. I decided to use them to make spezzatino. Spezzatino is a sort of stew that involves chopped or cubed meat and vegetables. It is a great one pot meal. Most stews require a good amount of preparation and time to cook slowly. This somewhat abbreviated version is quicker, but still delicious.

To begin, dice one small yellow onion and place in a large skillet. Add six center cut pork chops that are also cubed, along with two finely minced cloves of garlic, one chopped yellow bell pepper, and 2Tbsp finely chopped rosemary. Add a good drizzle of olive oil and begin cooking over medium heat. As the pork begins to brown, stir well and season with salt and pepper. When the meat is completely browned, add 3/4c white wine, reduce heat to medium low, and cover the skillet. Allow to simmer for 1 hour. Then remove the lid and allow to simmer, uncovered, for another 10 to 15 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Cooked this way, the meat is tender and flavorful…way better than a simple pork chop. This is great with white rice, grits, polenta, or just a hunk of good, crusty Italian or French bread.

Buon Appetito!