Pork Chop Casserole with Butter Beans

Pork chop casserole with butter beans and tomatoes, an easy dish leveraging the joy of tinned beans and toms that cooks in under an hour.

Using thick-cut pork shoulder chops or steaks in this simple bake ensures that the pork stays juicy and maximises flavour!

Boneless Pork Chop Stew

I love cooking with beans they are a delicious and frugal ingredient!

They appear in recipes like my classic Hungarian bean goulash (babgulyas), cabbage and white bean soup, slow cooker bean soup, chorizo and butter bean stew and my glorious Indian vegan curry, rajma masala!

This delicious pork shoulder chop casserole is a riff on the flavours in my take on fagioli all’uccelletto and the whole dish is baked in the oven with some nice chops.

Sage, tomatoes and garlic are all front and centre, I add a little sugar and red wine vinegar in this to liven things up a little.

This recipe uses butter beans, rather than cannellini beans, I love their silky texture and larger size. I’ve used them before here in a wonderful butter bean curry.

I’ve also moved away from tomato passata in my Italian baked beans recipe to tinned cherry tomatoes in much the same way as I do with my slow cooker pork chops.

This recipe is part of a series of Spanish-influenced pork recipes that include my oven-roast pork loin steaks with chorizo sausage and my Spanish pork chops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other types of pork chop?

Yes, this casserole recipe is pretty versatile, you could use any type of pork chop you like. Although it is best to remove the rind because this does not cook long enough to break down the fat.

It is also best to use a fairly thick pork chop to prevent it from drying out, look for something at least 25mm or 1″ thick. Then cook it until it reaches 63°C or 145°F on a quick read meat thermometer.

Can I use regular tinned tomatoes?

Yes, you can swap the tinned cherry tomatoes in this recipe for either crushed tomatoes or tinned plum tomatoes if you like. I would very roughly chop plum tomatoes if I were to use them.

Can I use a different type of bean?

Yes, tinned cannellini or haricot beans work best in this recipe, but you could use anything you have to hand.

Can I use dried beans?

Yes, but it fundamentally changes the timing of the recipe. You could co, although I have not timed this approach.

Alternatively, you could soak your beans and then cook them using your favourite method. I usually cook dried beans an Instant Pot.

Can I cook this in a slow cooker?

Yes, you will need a small 3 litre slow cooker, begin by browning the meat and then soften the onions.

Then throw everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Serving Suggestions

I tend to keep the sides for this easy boneless pork chop casserole simple… when I say simple, I mean bread!

If I am making bread, which is a rarity, it would be soda bread, but more times than not it is store-bought.

If you wanted some greens, you could throw some green beans in the stew for the last 10 minutes.

Another great option would be to roast some tenderstem broccoli in the oven alongside the casserole.

Equipment Used

I only mention brands of equipment if I think they make a material difference to a recipe. If you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comments section below the recipe.

• Stovetop.
• Oven.
• 28cm or 11″ frying pan.
• 25x17x5cm or 10x7x2″ casserole/baking dish.
• Chopping board.
• Kitchen knife.
• Weighing scales and or measuring cups and spoons.
• Kitchen tongs or fish slices and stirring spoons.
• Quick read meat thermometer.