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Crockpot Cuban Pork Chops
Cuban Style Crockpot Pork Chops are savory with a slightly citrus twist. Slowly simmered all day, these tender pork chops make even an ordinary weeknight special!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 411 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Cuban
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops 1 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- avocado (optional, for garnish)
- roma tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all dried spices. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and rub with the dry spice mixture.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
- Place the pork chops in the pan and sear on 1 side until brown. Flip over sear until brown.
- Remove chops and place in crockpot (slow cooker).
- Add onion and garlic to pan and saute for 1-2 minutes, add onion/garlic to crock pot with the pork. Combine chicken broth, lime juice, vinegar, and pour over the pork in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook for 2-3 hours on high heat or 5-7 hours on low heat. Check for doneness depending on the size of the chops. They may need more time in the crock pot if they are bigger pork chops.
- Pour remaining liquid over the chops when ready to eat. Garnish with the slow-cooked onions. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Creamy Pork Chops: If you want a creamy gravy to put over the chops, add 1 can of cream of chicken to the crockpot along with the other ingredients. It will thicken the sauce and still give the pork chops great flavor!
- For even more of a Cuban flair, you can marinate the pork chops in orange juice from fresh oranges and a little orange zest before cooking. Marinate for 2-3 hours then drain and discard marinade and pat pork chops dry.
Nutrition Information
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
1343mg
(56%)
Potassium
939mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
45.1mg
(50%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1343mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 939mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 45.1mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.