cuban pork chops with mojo

Magnolia, TX
Updated on Aug 11, 2011

Original Recipe from Guy Fieri. I just changed it up a little bit. Its fabulous and a big hit at my house! I served them with Sofrito Mashed Potatoes, yummm!!!

prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Saute
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • MARINADE
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • - juice from 2 limes
  • RUB
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
  • IN FRY PAIN
  • 6 large 1 inch thick pork chops with bones
  • 3 tablespoons oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • - juice from 1 more lime

How To Make cuban pork chops with mojo

  • Step 1
    mix marinade, pour into ziplock bag with pork chops and put in fridge for 1/2 to 2 hours
  • Step 2
    remove pork chops from bag, disgard juice and bag. Pat chops dry with paper towels
  • Step 3
    heat oil in fry pan
  • Step 4
    note---I had to use 2, side-by-side fry pans to make 6 large chops
  • Step 5
    rub both sides of each chop with the pre-mixed rub.
  • Step 6
    in each hot fry pan place 3 chops. fry for a few minutes until 1st side is seared.
  • Step 7
    flip chops, add onions all around the edges and middle, wherever you can fit them
  • Step 8
    lower heat and cook for 2 or 3 more minutes, add garlic and cook until garlic starts to become brown.
  • Step 9
    note--- the trick here is to sear both sides of these chops nicely before deglazing.
  • Step 10
    add wine, orange juice and lime juice, lower heat to simmer.
  • Step 11
    slowly simmer for about another 5 to 7 minutes on each side. remove chops and plate.
  • Step 12
    return pan to stove with gravy and onions. return heat to boil, then lower again and reduce by about half. spoon over pork chops.

Discover More

Category: Pork
Keyword: #Cuban
Keyword: #mojo
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: Cuban
Method: Saute

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