Locrio De Chuletas | Rice with Pork Chops | Dominican Recipes | Chef Zee Cooks

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat.

Season the pork chops with lime juice, black pepper, Sazón Azafran, and chicken bouillon.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add the seasoned pork chops and sear until browned on both sides.

Remove the pork chops and set aside; in the same pot, add chopped onions and green bell pepper, sautéing until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and cook for a minute.

Return the pork chops to the pot, add water, bay leaves, oregano, and cilantro; bring to a simmer.

Stir in the long grain white rice, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid; cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for about 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.

Fluff rice with a fork, let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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