Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore Recipe

Recipe By Southern Living

You wont believe that this impressive dinner comes together in 30 minutes in a single cast iron skillet. Cacciatore, which means hunter in italian, is usually a one-pan dish made with chicken and vegetables in a tomato sauce. We swapped out the chicken for pork chops, which are just as tasty with the rich mix of mushrooms, red onion, bell peppers, carrots, and tomatoes. Pork chops that arent too thick or thin are best in this recipe. Look for chops that are one inch thickthey will be meaty and filling without taking a ton of time to cook. A little tomato paste is a key ingredient in the sauce. It helps the sauce come together in about half the time, adding body and flavor without lots of extra calories. The recipe calls for castelvetrano olives, which are buttery green olives. You can usually find them in your supermarkets olive bar, but if you cant find them, substitute another green olive or capers. A large cast iron skillet is the best pan to cook this dish because it has a non-stick surface and conducts heat well, which is important for getting a great sear on the pork chops. While some people will tell you that you cant cook acidic foods like tomatoes or wine in cast iron, its actually fine to do so if youre not cooking the dish for an extended period of time, which can give food a metallic taste. This short cook time wont affect your pan, or the final dish. Serve this cast-iron pork cacciatore with a tossed green salad, warm crusty bread, and a bottle of red wine for an easy meal fit for company.

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Ingredients for Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore Recipe

  • 1 S bone in pork chops
  • 0.38 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, Divided
  • 1/2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • 2 ounce Sliced Cremini Mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Red Onion
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper
  • 0.06 cup Chopped carrot
  • 1/2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chopped garlic
  • 0.06 cup Dry white wine
  • 1/4 can Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • 0.13 cup Unsalted chicken stock
  • 1/4 sprig Rosemary
  • 1/4 Bay leaf
  • 0.13 cup Pitted castelvetrano olives, halved
  • 1.50 cup Hot cooked bucatini pasta
Nutrition
value
713
calories per serving
8 g Fat45 g Protein229 g Carbs14 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    8g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Carbs
    229g
  • Fiber
    14g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    229g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Fiber
    14g

Fats

  • Fat
    8g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    117mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    891mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    7mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    63mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    70mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    203mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    638mg
  • Selenium
    7mcg
  • Zinc
    5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Southern Living