Best Veracruz Pork Chops Recipes

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PORK CHOPS IN VERACRUZ SAUCE



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Give your weeknight chops a flavor boost with some Veracruz zing! Boneless loin chops simmer in a lively combo of onions, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, yielding beautiful color and delicious flavor. Sauteed zucchini and steamed rice are excellent dinner sides for this tasty dish.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped tomatoes, with juices
½ cup sliced poblano-stuffed green olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise
2 dried bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
½ lime

Steps:

  • Use a paper towel to pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter is melted and oil is shimmering. Carefully add pork chops and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add onion slices to the same skillet. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, jalapeno strips, bay leaves, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Nestle chops into the vegetable mixture and cover. Reduce heat and simmer until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. Place chops on a serving plate and increase heat to medium-high. Discard bay leaves and herb sprigs. Cook until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Spoon vegetables and sauce over chops. Garnish with cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over all. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 635.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

VERACRUZ PORK CHOPS



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Great summer pork chops to help use up fresh veggies from your garden or farmers' market. Found recipe in FamilyFun magazine.

Provided by CharmedChef

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (8 ounce) pork chops
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 green pepper, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) jar sliced tomatoes with juice

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil to medium high heat and saute chops, about three minutes per side. Remove to plate and keep warm.
  • Add onions to same pan and cook, about three minutes. Add peppers and celery and cook until vegetables are tender and onions are translucent and fragrant.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juice and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cover pork chops in tomato mixture, turning to coat all sides.
  • Simmer on medium low heat until pork chops are done, (150 degrees internal temperature) about 8 minutes.
  • Serve with brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 153.1, Sodium 458.8, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 47.5

PORK CHOPS VERACRUZ



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup bacon drippings
2 cloves garlic minced
4 pork chops thick
2 teaspoons dry mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup vermouth
3/4 cup orange juice concentrate fresh
1 onion medium thinly sliced
2 green bell peppers cored, seeded, cut in strips

Steps:

  • Heat bacon fat in skillet and sauté garlic without browning. Rub pork chops with mustard, salt and pepper. Brown in bacon fat. Add vermouth and orange juice simmer 5 minutes uncovered. Layer onion and green pepper on chops. Cover skillet simmer until meat is tender, about 40 minutes. Serve with rice.

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