Typically, braising meat is wonderfully long-winded: it’s an excuse to nap, to read, and to binge-watch old HBO comedy specials while the meat takes its sweet, sweet time in the oven. As such, we usually reserve braised meat dishes for the weekend. Braised pork chops, on the other hand? Totally weeknight-friendly. They only take about 10 minutes to cook to tender, juicy perfection.

Here, True Story® heritage pork chops braise in an umami-rich tomato and anchovy sauce seasoned with red onion, garlic, and fresh rosemary. The tomatoes break down so they’re soft, subtly sweet, and juicy, and the rosemary’s ubiquitous earthy-floral flavor suffuses through them. But we especially love how the anchovy’s intensely savory flavor practically melts into the sauce — and how its irresistible aroma has the power of luring people into the kitchen to ask what’s cooking.

Pork chops with anchovy-laced tomatoes feels very rustic: it’s simple and comforting yet deeply aromatic. We like to serve it with rice; all the little grains do a bang-up job of soaking up the excess juices of the pork and sauce. It’s also wonderful with spaghetti or another long pasta if you want something the sauce can cling to — or creamy, cheesy polenta if you want to feel like you’re dining in a countryside Italian kitchen … in which case you’ll absolutely need a glass of red wine, too.