Meat, Italy
Neapolitan style pork chops with potatoes
Neapolitan style pork chops are pork chops simmered with peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes, served with potatoes. This easy recipe for 4 people takes 50 minutes and costs €3.10 per person. The key to success is browning the meat well at the start, since that crust flavors the whole sauce.
Pork chops simmered with peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes like in Naples, with good potatoes on the side.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost per person
- €3.10
- Calories per person
- 640 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
- Season
- Summer, Fall
- The kids
- They generally like it
This dish pairs tender simmered pork with a tomato sauce built on peppers and mushrooms, with a touch of oregano that brings southern Italy to mind. The chops stay juicy because they finish cooking gently in the sauce, and the plain boiled potatoes balance the whole plate without weighing it down.
It's a weeknight dinner that feels substantial without needing constant attention, handy when everyone gets home at different times since the sauce happily waits on low heat. Kids tend to love the tomato sauce and tender meat, and mashing the potatoes into it always goes over well.
The ingredients
Butcher
- Pork chops 4
Fruits and vegetables
- Red bell pepper 2
- Button mushrooms 250 g
- Onion 1
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Potatoes 800 g
Pantry
- Crushed tomatoesoften in the pantry 400 g
- Oreganooften in the pantry 1 tsp
- Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
- Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
- Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch
The step by step recipe
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Peel the potatoes, cut them into large chunks and cook them in salted water. 20 min
Start them in cold water so they cook through without falling apart.
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Brown the salted and peppered pork chops in a large oiled sauté pan, then set them aside. 6 min
Pat the meat dry with paper towels first, it browns better.
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In the same pan, cook the onion, garlic, sliced peppers and quartered mushrooms.
Let the mushrooms release their water and brown properly before adding anything else.
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Pour in the tomatoes, add the oregano, return the chops to the pan and let everything simmer covered. 20 min
Flip the chops halfway through so they soak up the sauce evenly.
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Drain the potatoes, serve them with the chops and a generous spoonful of sauce.
Lightly mash the potatoes on the plate, they soak up the sauce beautifully.
Our tips to get it right
- Pick thick pork chops rather than thin ones, they stay juicy even after twenty minutes of simmering.
- Go easy on salting the potato water if your tomato sauce is already well seasoned, to keep the dish balanced.
- If the sauce looks too thin at the end, finish cooking with the lid slightly ajar so it reduces a bit.
The variations
- Swap the button mushrooms for cremini or oyster mushrooms for more flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the pork chops with grilled eggplant slices and stir them into the sauce near the end of cooking.
- To save time, cut the pork chops into pieces before cooking, the simmering step will then only take ten minutes.
What to serve it with
- A sharply dressed green salad
- Crusty bread for the sauce
- Sparkling water with lemon
Storage
This dish keeps for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It freezes well, meat and sauce together, for up to 2 months. Reheat it gently in a skillet or saucepan with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Questions about this dish
Can you make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, the pepper and tomato sauce with the pork chops actually tastes better reheated the next day. Just cook the potatoes fresh right before serving so they stay firm.
Can you use a different cut instead of pork chops?
Boneless pork shoulder or rib meat works well and stays just as tender. Avoid very lean cuts, since they tend to dry out during simmering.
Can you freeze this dish once cooked?
Yes, freeze the meat and sauce together in a suitable container for up to 2 months. Cook the potatoes fresh when you're ready to serve instead of freezing them.
How do you adapt this dish for kids?
Cut the meat into small pieces before serving and mash the potatoes a bit into the sauce. You can also cut back slightly on the oregano if your kids prefer milder flavors.
How long does it take to make Neapolitan style pork chops with potatoes?
Count 50 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.
How many calories are in Neapolitan style pork chops with potatoes?
About 640 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.
How much does Neapolitan style pork chops with potatoes cost?
About €3.10 per serving, or €12.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.
What allergens does this recipe contain?
This recipe contains none of the major allergens tracked by Mon Chou. Always check the labels of the products you buy.
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