Pork Chops Veracruz
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 4 peopleCategories: 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
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Season pork chops on both sides with salt.
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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.
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Add onion and garlic to skillet; cool on medium for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened and browned.
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Add tomatoes, chiles, with liquid, cumin and cinnamon. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are very tender and mixture is saucy.
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Stir in olives and lime juice. Return chops to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.