Savoury Pork Chops

• 8 pork chops (well trimmed)
• 2 -3 tablespoons canola oil, drizzled twice around the pan
• 2 large fresh tomatoes, fairly large
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 -2 celery rib, sliced 1-inch on the diagonal
• 6 -8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup sweet pepper, thinly sliced (any colour, or a combination)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 14 teaspoon dried thyme
• 14 teaspoon dried basil
• 14 teaspoon dried oregano
• 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (1 tsp. dry)
• 12 cup black olives, sliced (optional)

1. In a fairly heavy skillet, brown chops in hot oil.
2. Add all vegetables and spices (except parsley and olives).
3. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 25-30 minutes or until chops are done.
4. Add olives, if using, and parsley.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes longer.

pork chops, canola oil, tomatoes, garlic, celery, mushrooms, sweet pepper, onion, white sugar, white vinegar, thyme, basil, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, fresh parsley, black olives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savoury-pork-chops-275037 (may not work)