Dinner for 4
Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce
$9.34for 470 minServes 4
Pork chops simmer in garlicky crushed tomatoes with onion, basil, vinegar, and Parmesan for a saucy dinner.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
 | Pork chops, 1.5 lb$2.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Pasta, 7 oz$0.10/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.34 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pork chops for chicken breastabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugarVinegar
Not included in the cost.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersBack to schoolSummer
$2.34 per serving$9.34 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp vinegar raw apple cider
- 4 cups cooked pasta (optional)
Steps
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the pork chops with salt, then brown them for 3 to 4 minutes per side and transfer them to a plate.
- Cook the onion in the skillet for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, black pepper, sugar, and vinegar, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return the chops to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until they reach 145 F.
- Stir in the basil and Parmesan.
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