Pork Chops Piquante

Brown the pork chops on both sides in the butter in a skillet. Transfer chops to a platter and keep warm. Pour off most of the fat.

To the fat remaining in the skillet add the onion and cook briefly, stirring until onion is wilted. Add the tomato purée, wine, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.

Return the chops to the skil