Chuletas Contentas (Happy Pork Chops) Recipe

Name: Chuletas Contentas (Happy Pork Chops)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops (1/2- 3/4-inch thick), seasoned with salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons corn oil OR olive oil; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 white onion small, chopped; 2 cups rice uncooked; 4 plum tomatoes chopped; 2 jalapeno chilies medium, minced, or to taste; 1 cup beer OR water; 2 cups chicken broth OR water; fresh cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

6 porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops (1/2- 3/4-inch thick), seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tablespoons corn oil OR olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 white onion small, chopped
2 cups rice uncooked
4 plum tomatoes chopped
2 jalapeno chilies medium, minced, or to taste
1 cup beer OR water
2 cups chicken broth OR water
fresh cilantro chopped

1
Heat oil in large skillet; add pork. Sear pork on both sides on medium-high heat just until brown, about 1 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil.
2
Add garlic and onions to skillet. Cook and stir until tender, about 2 minutes, scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet. Add rice, stirring constantly until rice just begins to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, jalapeno chiles, beer and broth or water. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes.
3
Place pork on top of rice; cover. Simmer 6-8 minutes, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.

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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: 6 porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops (1/2- 3/4-inch thick), seasoned with salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons corn oil OR olive oil, 4 cloves garlic minced, 1 white onion small, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chuletas Contentas (Happy 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.

Chuletas Contentas (Happy Pork Chops)

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