BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH PEPPERS

SERVES 6

This is a nice change of pace from the "same old" pork chops.

INGREDIENTS

6 pork loin chops, about 1-1/2 inches thick, each

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup dry white wine

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried

Dash of sage, oregano and nutmeg

4 large sweet bell peppers, cut into thin strips

Preheat oven to 400° F. Place loin chops, 2 tablespoons olive oil and bay leaves in baking dish. Sprinkle with the rosemary, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add the wine and bake for 15 additional minutes or until chops are done, basting frequently with pan juices.

Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until tender but not browned. Stir in the anchovies, parsley, sage, oregano and nutmeg. Immediately add the peppers and saute until tender, about 15-20 minutes. When chops are done, lower the oven temperature to 300° F. Add the peppers to the chops and bake for 5-6 minutes. Spoon pan juices over chops. Serve with rice, noodles or fried polenta.

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