Pork Chops with Fennel and Caper Sauce

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Trattoria Cooking

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (211)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(211)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4 boneless (2-inch-thick) pork chops (about 2 pounds total)
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning meat
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning meat
2 fennel bulbs with fronds, thinly sliced (about 8 ounces or 2 cups)
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/3 cup
1/2 cup white wine
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
1/2 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons capers

Directions

In a large, heavy skillet heat the olive oil over high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add the pork to the pan and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes each side. Remove the pork from the pan, cover loosely with foil, and set aside.

Add the fennel, shallots, and 1/3 cup parsley to the pan and cook over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the tomatoes and stir. Add the pork back into the pan, nestling the chops between the fennel and tomatoes so they are mostly submerged in the pan juices. Cook until the fennel is tender and the pork is done, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Place the pork on a serving dish. To finish the sauce, add the lemon zest, remaining 1/3 cup parsley, capers, and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Spoon over the pork chops and serve immediately.

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David Jermyn, PA 10-25-2009
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An Interesting Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy to make and it was a 5 star taste in not long.
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ERIN erie, CO 10-23-2009
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i LOVE this recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this was a great, super easy recipe. i actually tried it with halibut steaks which seemed to be a better fit, but both are... delicious!Read more
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Mandy Seattle, WA 10-23-2009
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Just Okay
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Served this to the entire family and we all agreed that it wasn't that great. I'm not a huge fan of fennel and did not care... for the over all flavor. However, the pork was very moist.Read more
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Lourdes Alexandria, VA 10-22-2009
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Easy and Full of Flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was great! Easy, simple and delicious! I have made it twice and both times it has come out quite tasty. The second... time I realized at last minute I did not have fennel so I replaced the fennel with: celery, onion and anise seeds. It still came out delicious! Read more
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Susan Eau Claire, WI 10-19-2009
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GREAT RECIPE!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy, and Wonderful!!!!
recipe Pork Chops with Fennel and Caper Sauce
Michael Tinley Park, IL 10-18-2009
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A Must Try
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great recipe and very easy for any cooks. If you are looking for a way to spice up your pork chops try this one.