Pork Chops Veracruz

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pork- Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless well-trimmed pork chops
  • 1/4 tsp. coarse salt
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 lb. fresh tomatoes, cored
  • and chopped
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. Season pork chops on both sides with salt.

  2. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add chops; cook 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, until browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate; cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

  3. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cool on medium for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened and browned.

  4. Add tomatoes, chiles, with liquid, cumin and cinnamon. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are very tender and mixture is saucy.

  5. Stir in olives and lime juice. Return chops to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

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