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Chuletas en Salsa

Cultural Context

Chuletas en Salsa is a beloved Puerto Rican dish that showcases the island's vibrant flavors and culinary traditions. Pork chops are braised in a rich sauce made with tomatoes, peppers, and spices, creating a comforting meal often served with rice. This dish reflects the fusion of indigenous, African, and Spanish influences in Puerto Rican cuisine, making it a staple in many households. Today, variations abound, with some adding additional vegetables or spices to suit personal tastes.

Puerto RicanPRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
frozen center cut pork chops
1 can tomato sauce (Goya)
3 tablespoons sofrito (frozen)
1 envelope sazón Goya with achiote
2 Knorr chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
black pepper
1 cup water

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are often less expensive.

1

Heat a pan over medium-high heat for about a minute.

2

Add 1 cup of water to the pan.

3

Add frozen pork chops to the pan.

4

Add frozen sofrito, the can of tomato sauce, and the envelope of sazón.

5

Add 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder and black pepper.

6

Break up 2 Knorr chicken bouillon cubes and add to the pan.

7

Use tongs to ensure the sofrito mixes in with the pork chops.

8

Let simmer for about 10 minutes and check on the pork chops.

9

Turn the pork chops over and push them into the sauce.

10

Cover and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

11

Check the meat and add sliced onions and peppers if desired (not included in this video).

12

Lower the heat, cover, and cook for another 15 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

pantongs

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pork Chops in SauceChuletas con Salsa

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