Puerco Adobo
It’s the little pepper with the big kick that makes this Mexican-inspired dish a house favorite. Marinate the chops overnight for the maximum in flavor and pan-broil to seal in the flavor. A chilled fruit salad is a nice complement to the heat of the chops.
Serves: 4
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients
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4 4-ounce Smithfield Boneless Pork Loin Chops (about 1-inch thick)
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1 12-ounce jar jalapeno peppers undrained
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4 t. oregano
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2 cloves garlic crushed
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2 t. ground cumin
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4 T. cider vinegar
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1/2 t. oil
Steps
Combine jalapeno peppers, oregano, garlic, cumin and vinegar in blender. Puree. Marinate chops in this mixture 4 to 24 hours. Heat oil in large skillet; remove chops from marinade and panbroil 5 minutes on each side.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side of pasta and a chilled fruit salad.
Recipe and photo courtesy of the National Pork Board. For more information visit www.porkbeinspired.com
