What are vinegar peppers?

Vinegar peppers are sweet (or hot) peppers packed in a vinegar brine. You can find them in the Italian food aisle of most supermarkets. They go by different names: sweet pepper strips, cherry peppers, or just "vinegar peppers." The key is that the brine contains vinegar. Cento and B&G are common brands.

Can I use hot peppers instead of sweet?

Yes. Hot cherry peppers packed in vinegar work perfectly. You can also do a mix of hot and sweet for a balance of heat and tang.

What cut of pork chop is best?

Bone-in center cut or rib chops work best. The bone adds flavor and helps the chop stay moist during the short braise. Thickness of about 3/4 to 1 inch is ideal.

Can I add potatoes to this dish?

Yes. Home fry some potatoes separately and serve them alongside or underneath the chops. It turns this into a complete one-plate meal.

Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers

Ingredients

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4 Bone-in Pork Chops
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 jar(12 ounces) of sliced peppers packed in vinegar
1/2 cup hot chicken broth

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Instructions

Season pork cops generously on bot sides with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook turning once, 3-4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Remove Pork Chops to a plate and cover.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the brining liquid from the jar of peppers.
Strain the peppers from the jar and add to the pan. Cook stirring for about a minute, and then add the reserved brining liquid from the jar. Let cook for 1 minute. Add the Chicken broth.
Place the pork chops in the pan, and cover. Cook for 10 minutes, turning once half way through.
Remove pork chops to a serving platter or individual places and top each one with the peppers from the pan and serve.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes