BAJA PORK CHOPS (PRESSURE COOKER)

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A quick and tasty one pot meal! The original recipe comes from the Pressured Cook and includes Sweet Potatoes, however I've found it very difficult to keep from over cooking the sweet potatoes so substituted red potatoes. Also made some other changes to the recipe to 'kick it up a notch'. Total time includes marinading the pork chops.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Pork

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 chipotle pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (chipotle pepper sauce) (optional)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 lbs boneless pork chops, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups onions, coarsely chopped
2 large green peppers, seeded and diced (I prefer poblanos)
1/2 cup water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 2 inch chunks (see note above about sweet potatoes)

Steps:

  • Blend together chili sauce, mustard, worcestershire and maple syrup.
  • Add pork and toss to coast.
  • Place in refrigerator and marinade for 2-5 hours.
  • Heat oil in the pressure cooker.
  • Cook the onions, stirring frequently for 2 minutes.
  • Add the peppers and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the water; stirring to dissolve the browned bits in the pan.
  • If using sweet potatoes put 4 thin slices of sweet potatoes in the broth (they cook down and will become the thickener). The balance of the sweet potatoes should be cut into 2 inch pieces and placed on top of the meat.
  • Transfer the pork plus any unabsorbed marinade to the cooker.
  • DO NOT STIR.
  • Set the remaining potatoes on top.
  • Lock the lid in place.
  • Over high heat bring to high pressure.
  • Reduce the heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 12 minues.
  • (Note: If using sweet potatoes, cook the pork on high pressure for 8 minutes and then add the sweet potatoes; cooking an additional 4 minutes).
  • Use the manufactures quick-release method.
  • Remove the lid (tilting away from you to alllow excess steam to escape) and test both the pork and potatoes for doneness; returning to high pressure if additional cooking is necessary.
  • If using red potatoes, thickening the sauce may be necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 1443.3, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 12.8, Protein 55.3

Cvh Fgs
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I'm going to try making this recipe with a different type of meat next time.


RAFI ALVES 2.O
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I'm going to try making this recipe with different vegetables next time.


Chierokee Wolf
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I'm going to try making this recipe with different spices next time.


Crystal McCain
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I'm going to try making this recipe with a different sauce next time.


Arian Shihab
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I'm going to try making this recipe in my slow cooker next time.


Yinka Abe
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I'm going to try making this recipe with chicken breasts next time.


abdul jaleel jalli
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I think this recipe would be even better if it was made with bone-in pork chops.


red hatmonke
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This recipe is a great option for a potluck or party.


Sir ransom
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I would recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kamryn Davis
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.


Arshad Tauqir
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I wasn't a fan of the sauce in this recipe. I think it would be better with a different sauce.


miton chakma
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the sauce to give it more flavor.


Joul Kain
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These pork chops were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Ajoke O your
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Kassim Terwanga
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The pork chops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.


filla Matoko
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and asked for the recipe.


Chinan Kris
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Ahmed Youssef
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I love how easy this recipe was to make. I just threw everything in the pressure cooker and let it do its thing. The pork chops came out perfect.


Cynthia Addai
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These pork chops were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.