[Recipe + Video] Chuletas Fritas (Dominican Fried Smoked Pork Chops)
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[Recipe + Video] Chuletas Fritas (Dominican Fried Smoked Pork Chops)
Description
This recipe for Chuletas Fritas starts with either smoked pork chops or fresh pork chops that are marinated if using fresh meat. The marination involves kosher salt, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and freshly ground black pepper, which imparts a smoky and flavorful profile characteristic of Dominican cuisine. The chops rest in the marinade wrapped and chilled for about 4 hours to absorb the flavors.
Frying is done in vegetable oil heated to medium-high (around 375 ºF / 190 ºC). The chops are fried one or two at a time to avoid crowding, ensuring even cooking and a crisp golden outer crust. Smoked chops require less frying time (about 2 minutes per side), while fresh chops need approximately 4 minutes per side. Using a splatter guard reduces oil splashes during frying.
The finished Chuletas Fritas are richly flavored with a crispy exterior and tender meat inside. They can be served with rice, beans, salad, or tostones, making them a hearty option for lunch or dinner imbued with traditional Dominican tastes.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chop 2 lb [0.9 kg]) or 4 fresh pork chops of ½" [1.5 cm] in thickness, smoked
If you make it from raw chuletas
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke [Amazon affiliate link]
- 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly-cracked or ground
For frying
- 1½ cup vegetable oil [355 ml]
Instructions
Marinate fresh pork chops:
- This step is only to be followed if you are making it with fresh pork chops. If you use smoked pork chops, skip to the next step.In a large bowl, season the pork chops with a marinade consisting of kosher salt, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and pepper. Let it rest in the fridge marinating covered for 4 hours.Once this time has passed, remove from the liquid, and pad with a paper towel to remove superficial water, but without pressing too much. This will prevent excess splatters when frying.
Frying the pork chops:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat (about 375 ºF [190 ºC]. Fry the pork chops until they are golden brown (4 minutes on each side for the raw ones, 2 minutes for the smoked ones) rotating to cook both sides equally. Fry one or two at a time, so they are now crowded in the skillet,
- While frying, keep covered with a splatter guard [Amazon affiliate link] to minimize splatters, be careful you do not burh yourself. As you fry them, let them rest on a paper towel to absorb excess grease.Once fried, serve them per suggestions above the recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 2023mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 798mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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