Chuletas Guisadas Stewed Pork Chops Recipes

CHULETAS GUISADAS (STEWED PORK CHOPS)

Steps:

• Season pork chops generously with adobo and sazón (if using). Add extra salt, pepper and garlic powder, if desired.
• In a large skillet or caldero, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides (1-2 minutes per side), then remove from pan.
• Add sofrito and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and fragrant.
• Add tomato sauce, water, onion and peppers and stir to combine. Season to taste with additional adobo.
• Return pork chops back to pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover pan and cook until tender. About 20+ minutes for thin chops and 40+ for thick cut.
• If desired, add additional water to thin the sauce or let simmer without the lid to thicken.
• Serve over white rice.

CHULETAS GUISADAS (PUERTO RICAN STEWED PORK CHOPS)

Steps:

• Add garlic and oregano to a mortar and with the pestle, crush garlic well. Add oil to mortar. Mix ingredients well with a fork.NOTE: If you do not have a mortar and pestle, minced garlic finely and combine with oregano and oil.
• Season each pork chop with the marinade.
• Sprinkle each pork chop on both sides with adobo.Let the pork chops marinade for 15 minutes (or even overnight).
• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• When oil is hot, add the pork chops and fry on each side until golden brown.
• Top with sofrito, sazon, minced garlic, chicken bouillon, tomato sauce, vinegar lime juice, bay leaf and olives.
• Flip pork chops and cook for 5 minutes on medium low and cover with a lid.
• After 5 minutes, add the 2 cups of water, keep heat on medium low and cover again. Cook for 30 minutes or until pork chops are soft and tender.
• After 30 minutes, top the pork chops with the peppers and onions. Cook for 5 minutes or until veggies are to your liking.
• Stir in cilantro and taste for salt. Add a little salt if needed.Serve pork chops immediately.