Best 8 Pork Chops Cubano With Garlic Citrus Sauce Recipes

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Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. In this article, we'll share a recipe for Pork Chops Cubano with Garlic Citrus Sauce, a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. We'll also include recipes for two additional pork chop dishes: Honey Garlic Pork Chops and Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops. All three recipes are packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, fire up your grill or heat up your skillet and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PORK CHOPS CUBANO WITH GARLIC-CITRUS SAUCE



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A crunchy and tasty coating of garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, cilantro and cereal creates memorable baked chops with a garlic and citrus sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (4 oz each)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
  • In shallow dish, mix cereal, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, the orange peel, onion powder, oregano, cumin and pepper. Dip pork chops into buttermilk; coat completely with cereal mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook 1 tablespoon garlic in oil about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in lime and orange juices. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK CHOPS IN GARLIC MUSHROOM SAUCE



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This recipe is my twist on a fancy restaurant meal we got on Valentine's Day. The recipe has half the amount of garlic than was originally used. Hope everyone else enjoys it just as much as we do. Garnish with fresh parsley, chives, or thyme leaves.

Provided by April Broxton

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boneless pork chops
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Season both sides of pork chops with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons butter. Sear pork chops until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden and excess moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and mustard; cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add flour to the skillet, stirring to remove any lumps. Slowly add beef broth, whisking until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring often, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Check for seasoning again.
  • Return pork chops to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 332.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

LEMON-GARLIC PORK CHOPS



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My son James created these zesty chops spiced with paprika and cayenne. He keeps the spice rub in a jar to use with chops or chicken. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; brush over pork chops. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK CHOPS CUBANO WITH GARLIC-CITRUS SAUCE



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A crunchy and tasty coating of garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, cilantro and Panko breadcrumbs* creates memorable baked chops with a tasty garlic-citrus sauce * the original recipe used bran cereal for the crunch, I always use Panko for mine! You may substitute bran cereal for the fiber if you wish. This is a recipe that should...

Provided by Patty Ward

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 c panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed between palms
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper - more or less to taste.
1/2 - 1 c buttermilk
4 (4- 4oz) pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick
garlic-citrus sauce:
2 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
1/4 c lime juice
2 Tbsp orange juice
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place Panko bread crumbs seasoned with 1 tsp salt, pepper, cumin and mix in 1 TBL cilantro, 1 tsp garlic, the orange peel, onion powder, 1 tsp ground oregano 1 tsp ground cumin and pepper set aside in a shallow dish. eg: 9 X 9 baking dish.
  • 2. Place buttermilk into another shallow pan.
  • 3. Dip pork loin chops into buttermilk; coat completely with the Panko mixture. Place on the cookie sheet.
  • 4. Bake 20-25 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center. The "new rules" state that pork may now be cooked with a slightly pink center to only 145 degrees F. That is how I cook mine. or use a meat thermometer if you feel more comfortable using that. You just want to have the most succulent, juicy chops. Not too dry!
  • 5. Meanwhile in a 1 quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook 1 TBLS garlic in oil about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in lime and orage juices. Heat to boiling stirrings occasionall. Remove from heat; stir 2 TBLS chopped fresh cilantro. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Serve with pork loin chops. You can double this recipe if you like.

CITRUS-GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH GINGERY BOK CHOY



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Rich pork makes a perfect companion to tart oranges in this tasty weeknight meal. The bold, bright, citrusy sauce demands a robust cut of meat, so pick well-marbled, thick-cut pork chops with a nice fat cap. A dry rub of brown sugar creates a caramelized layer that lends depth to the pan sauce, and the gingery bok choy adds a delightful bit of freshness. This is quite a meal on its own, but you can steam some brown or white rice for a starchy side. Slice the pork to serve, and drizzle the pan sauce over everything.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, weekday, meat, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound large or baby bok choy
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed, plus more as needed
3 (1 1/2-inch-thick) bone-in pork loin chops (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 whole orange, cut in half crosswise, seeds removed, plus 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
4 shallots, peeled and quartered
4 garlic cloves, smashed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ginger and rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Trim the bok choy and cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces, if large, or cut down the middle lengthwise, if using baby bok choy. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the bok choy to the pan, cut-side down, if using baby bok choy, and sear on one side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add additional oil, if necessary. Flip to cook on the other side until just tender, about 1 minute. Transfer bok choy to the ginger marinade and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Rub both sides of the pork chops with the brown sugar and season generously with salt. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat. Arrange chops and orange halves in the skillet, cut-side down. Sear one side of the pork (without moving it) until deep brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the pork but leave the orange undisturbed. Cook on medium-low until the pork is browned on both sides and the orange halves are charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Move the orange to a serving platter and the pork to a plate.
  • Add the shallots and garlic to skillet and cook until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add all the pork chops and any accumulated juices back to the pan, overlapping if necessary. Add the orange juice and 1/4 cup water. Bring the liquid to a simmer, swirling the pan to release any bits stuck to the bottom. Cover and cook for 3 minutes, then uncover and cook until the pork is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked chops to a board and allow the sauce to continue cooking until reduced and sticky, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer the bok choy to the serving platter. Slice the pork and transfer to the platter along with any accumulated juices from the meat. Spoon the pan sauce and squeeze the caramelized orange halves over the top.

WORLD'S BEST HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS



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A quick and simple grilled pork chop that everyone will love featuring a simple and easy glaze.

Provided by John Chandler

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup ketchup
2 ⅔ tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 (4 ounce) (1-inch thick) pork chops

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl to make a glaze.
  • Sear the pork chops on both sides on the preheated grill. Lightly brush glaze onto each side of the chops as they cook; grill until no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 9 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 441.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

PORK CHOPS IN LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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Here's my favorite recipe in Toni Tipton-Martin's excellent and invaluable "Jubilee: Recipes From Two Centuries of African American Cooking" (2019). It's a remix of one that the chef Nathaniel Burton collected into his 1978 opus, "Creole Feast: Fifteen Master Chefs of New Orleans Reveal Their Secrets," and one that Tipton-Martin glossed-up with lemon zest, juice and extra butter, a technique she learned from the restaurateur B. Smith's 2009 collection of recipes, "B. Smith Cooks Southern-Style." It's a dish of smothered pork chops, essentially, made into something glorious and elegant. "The food history of Blacks in America has been a story of the food of survival," she told me in an interview. "We need to start celebrating the food they made at work."

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, meat, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 bone-in pork chops (about 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 very small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium, if store-bought
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Dry the chops with paper towels, and season aggressively with salt, pepper and the thyme. Swirl the olive oil into a large skillet, and heat over medium until the oil begins to shimmer. Add chops, and cook until well browned on each side and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a plate, and cover to keep warm.
  • Drain the fat from the skillet, then melt 2 tablespoons of butter in it over medium heat until sizzling. Add the shallot and garlic, and sauté until the aromatics soften, reducing the heat if necessary, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the wine and chicken stock, raise heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the capers, parsley, lemon zest and juice and hot sauce to taste (if you're using it), and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until it's melted and the sauce looks smooth. Nestle the pork chops into the sauce, and allow them to warm up for a couple of minutes, then serve, pouring sauce over each pork chop to taste. Garnish with more fresh parsley.

PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY-GARLIC SAUCE



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The sauce on these honey garlic pork chops is so good, I sometimes double it so there's extra for dipping whatever veggie we have on the side. -Michelle Smith, Eldersburg, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork chops over medium heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove; let stand 5 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients; add to pan. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To achieve a flavorful and crispy crust on your pork chops, season them generously with a blend of spices. A combination of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano works well. Remember to season both sides of the chops for even flavor distribution.
  • To create a zesty and aromatic garlic-citrus sauce, combine lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and a touch of honey. The citrus juices provide a bright acidity that complements the richness of the pork, while the garlic and cilantro add depth of flavor. Adjust the amount of honey to your desired level of sweetness.
  • To ensure that your pork chops are cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check their internal temperature. Aim for an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare, 155°F for medium, and 165°F for well-done. Resting the pork chops for a few minutes before serving allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.

Conclusion:

Pork chops Cubano with garlic-citrus sauce is a delightful fusion of Cuban and Latin American flavors. The marinated pork chops, seared to perfection and smothered in a tangy, aromatic sauce, create a tantalizing dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. Serve it with traditional Cuban sides such as black beans and rice, or pair it with a refreshing salad for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a memorable dinner or special occasion.

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