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Chuletas de Puerco en Salsa(Pork Chops Braised in a Fresh Tomato Salsa)

Chuletas en salsa is one of the most simple and traditional dishes that reminds me of home. It's just like being in Mom's kitchen!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. bone on thin center cut pork chops, 4-5 chops
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 3 tbsps. Avocado or Olive oil
  • 4 large Roma tomatoes quartered
  • 1 medium white onion sliced thin
  • 2 serrano peppers roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chicken/tomato bouillon
  • 1/2 teaspoon mexican oregano crushed
  • 2/3 cup water
  • Cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin. Season the pork chops lightly on both sides with spice blend. Set aside. Reserve the remaining spice blend.
  • In a large skillet preheat 3 tablespoons of oil to medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. While pan heats up, in the blender, combine the tomatoes, 1/4 of onion, serrano peppers, garlic, bouillon, oregano, remaining spice blend and water. Blend on high until smooth, set aside.
  • Sear and brown the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until nicely browned. Remove pork from skillet onto a plate. In that same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Pour in the sauce from blender. Stir to combine, reduce heat to a simmer and let sauce cook for 5-6 minutes. Taste for salt.
  • Add the pork back into the sauce and top cilantro. Cover partially with lid and continue cooking for 25 minutes. You want the sauce to reduce and thicken. Serve with rice, beans and warm tortillas.

Notes

If you would like to switch out the pork for chicken, that is easy! Pound out a few boneless chicken breast or thighs. Follow instructions as written. The breast will cook in half the time.