Pork Chops in Veracruz Sauce recipe

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Ingredients

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

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 635.3 mg
sugar: 3.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Use a paper towel to pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Spoon vegetables and sauce over chops. Garnish with cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over all. Serve warm.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

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.

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