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cuban pork chops with mojo

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Helene Mulvihill
Magnolia, TX

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!!!

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

Ingredients For cuban pork chops with mojo

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

How To Make cuban pork chops with mojo

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

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