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Pork Chops in Mexican Red Salsa (or Chuletas en Salsa Roja)
Pork Chops in Mexican Red Salsa
, or Chuletas en Salsa Roja, is flavorful and 100% delicious. It comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time
3
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
28
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
4
Calories:
302
kcal
Author:
Maggie Unzueta
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
olive oil
4
pork chops
thin cut
¼
onion
sliced
4
tomatoes
diced
1
jalapeño pepper
1
garlic clove
2
cup
chicken broth
divided
Salt and pepper
Cilantro
chopped
Instructions
Warm up the olive oil in a large skillet.
Salt and pepper the pork chops.
Sear the pork chops on all sides.
Meanwhile, in a blender, add the tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, and 1 cup chicken broth.
Blend until smooth and set aside until ready to use.
Remove the pork chops from the pan and place on a place.
Note: The pork chops will not be fully cooked.
Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook until translucent. 1 minute.
Add the tomato mixture and remaining chicken broth.
Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat.
Carefully return pork chops to the pan.
Cook for 15 minutes or until the pork chops are completely cooked.
Top with cilantro and serve with white rice.
Enjoy!
Notes
If you are using a thick-cut and bone-in pork chop, it will take longer to cook. In that case, simmer for
20 minutes
.
Nutrition
Calories:
302
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
31
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
90
mg
|
Sodium:
501
mg
|
Potassium:
895
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
1062
IU
|
Vitamin C:
30
mg
|
Calcium:
29
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg