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Chile Verde Pork Chops

Cultural Context

Chile Verde, or green sauce, is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often made with tomatillos and green chilies. This dish showcases the vibrant flavors of the region, typically served with rice or tortillas. The combination of pork chops and chile verde offers a comforting yet zesty meal that is enjoyed in many Mexican households and has gained popularity in various adaptations around the world.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 bone-in pork chops
1 tablespoon granulated bouillon
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons flour
1 medium onion
3 cloves whole garlic
2 jalapeños
2 serranos
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Use thick bone-in pork chops for the recipe.

3

Roast assorted chilies (jalapeños and serranos) along with a whole onion and garlic clove in the oven until fragrant and blistered, about 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

4

Heat 1/4 cup of canola oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat.

5

Season the pork chops with garlic salt, ground cumin, and cracked pepper on both sides.

6

Lightly dredge the seasoned pork chops in flour.

7

Sear the pork chops in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes on each side.

8

Blend roasted jalapeños, serranos, onion, garlic, and 1 cup of water with 1 tablespoon of granulated bouillon, a dash of cumin, and 1 tablespoon of dried oregano until smooth.

9

Add more water (up to 1.5 cups) to achieve desired consistency for the chili sauce.

10

Pour the blended chili sauce over the browned pork chops in the skillet, ensuring they are well covered.

11

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 30 minutes until the pork chops are fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Pork Chops in Green SauceChuletas en Salsa Verde
Local Name: Chuletas de cerdo en chile verde

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