Chuletas Fritas - Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops
Chuletas Fritas are Puerto Rican Style Fried Pork Chops that are marinated in homemade sofrito, vinegar with herbs and spices. These pork chops are incredibly juicy and tender. I love to serve them with arroz con gandules or my famous habichuelas guisadas!
Ingredients
- 1 pound center-cut bone-in pork chops (2 chuletas)
- 2 tablespoons sofrito (homemade preferably)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon adobo all purpose seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 packet sazon with achiote
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your marinade. Inside a plastic zip bag, place the center cut pork chops. Before doing so, remember to pat dry the pork chops to ensure maximum adhesion of seasonings.
- In the bag, add sofrito, white vinegar, olive oil and the mixture of spices and herbs. Massage the marinade into the pork for a few minutes.
- Securely close the bag and place the marinade pork in the fridge for no more than 3 hours. Allow the pork to finish marinating and tenderizing.
- In a skillet, on medium-high heat, add some olive oil and place the marinade pork in the center. Cook the pork chop for 4 - 5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Once evenly cooked, rest the pork chop off heat for 10 minutes. This will allow the pork to retain it's juices.
- Carefully slice and serve with rice. Enjoy!
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Notes
Chuletas Fritas can also be cooked using a two part method. First begin by quickly searing the pork chops on high heat using a skillet, for 1- 2 minutes on each side. Next transfer the skillet to a 350°F oven and bake the pork chops for 8-10 minutes.
Don't forget to rest the pork chops before serving or slicing.