Ingredients

  • 6 pork loin chops
  • 2 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • pepper
  • 5 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup grated romano cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat shortening in large skillet; add pork chops and brown quickly on both sides.
  • Remove chops and drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Cook onion and green pepper in remaining fat for about 3 minutes or until onion is soft.
  • Add tomato sauce, water, sugar and seasonings.
  • Heat to boiling and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange potatoes in a large shallow baking dish or casserole.
  • Place pork chops on top of potatoes and pour sauce over all.
  • Cover casserole with lid or foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Remove cover and sprinkle with grated romano cheese, returning to oven and baking 15 minutes longer.