Pork Chops with Sofrito
Courtesy of National Pork Board
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. What you need:
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+ 8 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2-in. thick
+ 2 Tbsp. olive oil + 1 c. white onion, diced + 1 c. green bell pepper, diced + 1 c. red bell pepper, diced + 2 cloves garlic, minced + 3 (8-oz.) cans Salsa de Tomate, LaPreferida or Goya (tomato sauce) + 1 tsp. chili powder What to do:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork loin chops and brown 1 to 2 min. on each side. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onions, peppers and garlic; cook 5 min. until browned and softened, stirring occasionally. Add tomato sauce and chili powder, cook 5 min.; reduce heat to low. Return pork loin chops to pan. Simmer 8 to10 min. until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time. 3. Serve over yellow rice with pigeon peas. * Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com Nutritional information:
Calories: 216; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 67mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 26g; Sodium: 429mg;
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