Adobo Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Adobo Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 small white onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 1/2 ounces dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; Pinch of sugar; Kosher salt; Pepper; Four 1-inch-thick, bone-in pork rib chops; Corn salad, for serving

Servings: persons

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and chiles and cook, stirring, until well toasted and fragrant, 2 minutes.
4
Add the broth and bring to a boil.
5
Simmer the sauce over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the chiles are softened, 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the sugar and puree until smooth.
7
Transfer the adobo sauce to a bowl.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Light a grill and oil the grate.
10
Season the chops with salt and pepper and rub with 3/4 cup of the adobo sauce.
11
Grill over moderate heat, turning every 5 minutes and basting with the remaining 3/4 cup of sauce, until cooked through, 20 minutes.
12
Transfer the chops to plates and let rest for 5 minutes.
13
Serve with corn salad.

295

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 small white onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 1/2 ounces dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Adobo Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Adobo Pork Chops

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Variations & substitutions

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