Chuleta frita ( Fried pork chops in Puerto Rican style)
Puerto Rican fried pork chops
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Frying pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb or 450-500 g of bone-in pork chops (4 chops)
- 1 tsp Adobo seasoning
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Cumin
- salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Limejuice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ⅔ tsp Sazon
- 2-3 Chopped garlic cloves
- ½ cup Frying oil ( amount based on your preference)
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix adobo seasoning, lime juice, cumin ,vinegar, chopped garlic ,oregano and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste based on your preference.
- Apply the mixture well on both sides of the chops and keep them for marinating overnight or at least 3 hours in the refrigerator (If you want to make it quick see the note).
- Keep them in a plastic, covered bag for marinating.Do not use a metallic bowl.
- After marination, Take your frying pan and add some frying oil (See the note). Allow it to heat .
- Then take the seasoned chops, and fry them for 4-5 minutes on each side ,until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.( for more healthy options see the note)
- Once you get the desired internal temperature and brown color ,stop frying. keep them in a preheated oven for a while.
- After that keep the pork chops at room temperature for 2-3 minutes
- Finally, it's ready now! serve the chuleta with suitable side dish combinations.
Notes
- Add 2-3 chops to the pan at one time
- Remember to dry the chops with a dry cloth before adding the marinade. This will improve the flavor absorption
- Coat the marinade well around the chuletas for best flavor
- Do not fry the pork chops for a longer period. Overcooking destroys the desired taste and texture
- If you want more spiciness, add chili powder and spice powders as optional ingredients. You can chilli flakes too.
- For frying oils, you can use canola oil/ sunflower oil/ virgin coconut oil/olive oil. For a more healthy option, go for olive oil.
- If you have a fat-restricted diet, rather than frying them directly, you can only use the preheated oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.Line the baking dish with aluminum foil. Keep the pork chops in the baking dish and place them in the oven. Bake the chops for 7-8 minutes and flip the sides and bake for another 5-6 minutes. After getting the 145 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature and desired texture and brown color it's done.