Best Brazilian Pork Chops Recipes

Brazilian Pork Chops Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by ruthg

Number Of Ingredients 19

FOR THE PORK CHOPS, MIX:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz. each)
Salt and black pepper
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FOR THE SALSA, COMBINE:
2 cups diced fresh pineapple
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 ⁄4 cup chopped scallions
2 Tbsp. diced red onion
1 ⁄4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1 Tbsp. capers
1 Tbsp. seeded and minced jalapeño
1 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil. For the pork chops, mix together oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and cayenne. Season pork chops with salt and black pepper, then rub each side with garlic mixture. For the salsa, combine pineapple, bell pepper, scallions, onion, olives, capers, jalapeño, and cilantro; season with salt. Grill pork chops, covered, until edges begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Flip chops and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted near (but not touching) the bone registers 145°. Remove chops from grill and let rest 3-5 minutes. Serve chops with salsa and rice.

Brazil Nut Crusted Pork Chops image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 3/4-inch thick pork chops
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons corn meal
1 tablespoon farinha (cassava meal)
2 teaspoons Lawry's lemon pepper
4 Brazil nuts, pulverized
2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying

Steps:

Wipe the pork chops with a damp paper towel and pat them dry. Place the remaining ingredients in a plastic bag, add the pork chops and shake well. Heat half of the oil in a heavy cast iron skillet, place the pork chops in the skillet and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve hot.