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Chuletas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Pork Chops)

If you're looking for a hearty family meal that's mouthwateringly delicious and a breeze to put together, make these savory Chuletas Guisadas! These stewed pork chops come together in under thirty minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided $0.12
  • 2 lbs thinly cut pork chops, bone-in $9.98
  • 2 tsp adobo* $0.08
  • 6 Tbsp sofrito $1.08
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic  $0.14
  • 8 oz tomato sauce $0.59
  • 1 Tbsp white distilled vinegar $0.04
  • 1 1/2 tsp sazón* (1 packet) $0.17
  • 2 cups chicken broth $0.24
  • 1/4 cup Pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced* $0.33
  • 2 tsp oregano $0.20
  • 1 bay leaf $0.10
  • 1 onion, sliced in 1/4 inch half moons $0.42
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch strips $1.59
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves $0.27

Instructions

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  1. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large saute pan and set it over medium-high heat. Mix adobo with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and rub the pork chops with the mixture. Sear pork chops in batches. Sear on both sides, about 2 minutes on each side.
  2. Remove the pork chops from the pan, and set aside. Add the sofrito and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato sauce, vinegar, and sazón and saute until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth, olives, oregano, and bay leaf, and stir well. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce by one-quarter.
  5. Add the pork chops back to the pan, cover, and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook until pork chops are tender, about 7 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness.
  6. Add onion and bell pepper, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Take the pan off the heat and stir in cilantro leaves. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve over white rice and enjoy your new favorite weeknight dish!

Notes

  • *If you cannot source Adobo, mix your own and then use the amount called for in the recipe. Store the rest in an airtight container.
  • 2 Tbsp salt1 Tbsp garlic powder1 tsp ground oregano1 tsp onion powder1 tsp black pepper1 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp turmeric
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  • *A packet of sazón contains about 1.5 teaspoons of sazón. If you cannot source sazón use the following:
  • 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/3 teaspoon ground annatto1/8 teaspoon turmeric1/8 teaspoon ground oregano
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  • *Pimento-stuffed green olives are also known as  or Manzanilla Olives.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 29g (45%) Sodium 1121mg (47%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 516kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 29g 45%
Sodium 1121mg 47%
Fiber 3g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.