Yield: 4 servings
Chuleta Frita
Juicy chuleta frita (crispy pan fried Puerto Rican pork chops) are bursting with flavor. This authentic pork dish is marinated and then fried, and is very easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 pork chops, 2-inch thick, approximately 2 lbs total
- Oil, for frying
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the adobo, garlic powder and oregano. Add the olive oil and vinegar, whisking to combine.
- Rub the pork chops with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours. (Place marinated pork chops in a ziplock bag or in a bowl with saran wrap on top).
- When ready to cook, add oil to the pan, enough to cover the chop's ½ way up the sides of the chop.
- In a large frying pan, heat the oil to medium heat and then add the pork chops, searing the pork chops on each side.
- After searing, cook the chops for about 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through. (You want the center of the pork chops to reach an internal temperature of 145°F).
- Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 428kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g, Cholesterol: 132mg, Sodium: 200mg