I have an abundance of all types of peppers in my refrigerator right now. My CSA farm had success with them this year. Naturally, I am trying to think of ways to use them instead of freezing them all. So for this dinner, I am making a big batch of Pizziola Sauce, which contains, peppers, onions, tomato sauce, and Italian seasonings. This recipe makes a sizeable portion that you can save for other meats and fish.
For our dinner, I make pork chops.

 

Pizzaiola Sauce

You can use any type of sweet pepper you like. I used small-medium yellow/green bell peppers because they are tender.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2-3 lbs peppers, seeded and sliced
1 large onion sliced
14 ½ oz container of chopped or diced Italian tomatoes.
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
Salt and pepper to taste.

Directions

 

 

Heat the oil in a large deep skillet and add the sliced peppers and onions. Cover the skillet and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Remove the cover, add the garlic, and cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender about 15-20 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and seasoning. simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve over your main protein.

 

Oven Baked Crispy Pork Chops

Ingredients
2 bone-in Berkshire, pasture-raised loin pork chops
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
½ cup cornflake crumbs
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Lightly cover a baking dish with olive oil
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chops.
Spread the chops with the mayonnaise and dredge in the cornflake crumbs.
Place the chops in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

 


Oven Baked Red Potatoes

Ingredients

7=8 small red potatoes, cut in half
4 tablespoons of melted butter
Salt and pepper to taste.

Directions

Spread the melted butter in a baking dish large enough to hold the potatoes.
Place the potatoes cut side down in the baking dish
Sprinkle with salt and pepper/
Bake in the 400-degree F oven with the pork chops for 45 minutes,


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