Steamed Pork Chops

(very slightly adapted from a recipe in A Little Bahamian Cookbook)

4 pork chops, preferably thin-cut loin chops

1 t oil

1 medium onion, sliced

1 green pepper, sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 c diced canned tomatoes (about half a can)

1-1/2 T tomato paste

Thyme

Salt and pepper

A drop or two of Tabasco or other hot sauce

Season the chops with flour and salt and pepper and brown them in a little oil. When browned, remove them from the pan. Fry the onion, garlic and green pepper slowly until soft, then return the chops to the pan. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and thyme. Allow to boil for a couple of minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then lower the heat and simmer until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes, adding more liquid if necessary.