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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

6 center-cut pork loin chops, (1/2- 3/4-inch thick), seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tablespoons corn, OR olive oil
4 cloves garlic , minced
1 small white onion, chopped
2 cups rice, uncooked
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 medium jalapeno chiles, minced (or to taste)
1 cup beer , OR water
2 cups chicken broth, OR water
fresh cilantro, chopped

Heat oil in large skillet; add pork. Sear pork on both sides on medium-high heat just until brown, about 1 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil.

Add garlic and onions to skillet. Cook and stir until tender, about 2 minutes, scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet. Add rice, stirring constantly until rice just begins to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, jalapeño chiles, beer and broth or water. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes.

Place pork on top of rice; cover. Simmer 6-8 minutes, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.

Serves 6.

*Chicken broth or water may be substituted for the beer in this recipe. If using water only, additional salt and pepper may be needed.

Complete this skillet meal with a tossed green salad and crusted bread.

Calories: 510 calories
Protein: 25 grams
Fat: 18 grams
Sodium: 390 milligrams
Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 59 grams

Random Leftover Tip:

Make a salad with leftover pork!

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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

The best way to defrost pork is in the refrigerator in its wrapping. Defrosting a 1 inch chop will take 12-14 hours.

Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips

Ask Your Butcher
It’s important to note that all pork chops cook the same. The length of cooking primarily depends on the thickness of the chop. Thickness can vary from ½ to 2 inches. Whether you choose chops boneless for convenience or chops with the bone attached for their attractive appearance, the cooking time is the same. Pork chops are likely the least intimidating of all pork cuts because they are so easy to prepare.
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About the Cut
Pork chops are the most popular cut from the pork loin, which is the strip of meat that runs from the pig’s hip to shoulder. Depending on where they originate, pork chops can be found under a variety of names, including loin, rib, sirloin, top loin and blade chops.
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Cooking Method: Braising

COOKING BASICS:

1. Coat meat lightly with seasoned flour, if desired.

2. In a large, heavy pan with lid, brown meat on all sides in a small amount of oil; remove excess drippings from pan.

3. Cover meat with desired liquid(s).

4. Cover pan and simmer over low heat on stove or in a low to moderate (275 to 300 degrees F.) oven for 1 to 3 hours, until tender.

5. If adding vegetables, add toward end of cooking time, during the last 20 to 45 minutes.

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Chuletas Contentas (Happy Pork Chops)

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