Spanish Pork Chops Complete Meal Recipes

SPANISH PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, thyme, if using, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the olive oil and vinegar and stir to make a paste. Smear the paste on both sides of the pork chops and place a couple of lemon slices on top of each. Let the chops sit in the fridge for 30 to 45 minutes, or longer (or skip the fridge if you don't have the time).
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add a couple of teaspoons of olive oil and when the oil just starts to smoke, add the pork chops, lemon slice side down (you might want to take the lemon slices from the top, place them in the pan, and then invert the pork chop on top of the lemon slices so they stay in a single layer. You may have to do this in 2 batches, using a bit more olive oil if the pan is crowded. Let the chops sear without moving them until nicely browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn the chops, keep the lemon slices in place, and sear the other side, again without moving them, for another 4 minutes or so, until nicely browned on the underside and a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of a chop registers 145°F (the meat will continue to cook after it leaves the pan).
• Transfer the chops to a serving plate or cutting board and let sit for 2 or 3 minutes before serving whole, or in slices. Sprinkle with parsley or additional paprika if desired, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the pork.

PORK CHOPS A LA MADRILENE (SPANISH PORK CHOPS)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 425 F.
• Finely chop the garlic, parsley, and onion. Combine them together in a medium mixing bowl.
• Season with the paprika, pepper, and salt. Moisten the mixture with 3 tbsp. of olive oil. Don't add too much oil; it should be a fairly thick consistency.
• Grease a roasting pan with oil or line it with aluminum foil. Season the chops, covering them with the mixture and place in roasting pan . Spoon any remaining onion mixture between the chops.​
• Roast in a hot oven for 12 minutes. Turn chops over, piling the onion mixture on top of the chops again and roast another 12 to 13 minutes. If pork is cooked, but onion mixture is not fully cooked, quickly saute onion mixture in a heavy-bottomed frying pan until cooked.
• Serve the pork chop and herb sauce on top. Add mashed potatoes or roasted paprika potatoes on the side for a wonderful Spanish dinner.
• Enjoy!

SPANISH CRISPY PORK CHOPS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250˚. Heat the rice as the label directs. Season the pork with the Sazón, salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the pork and cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until just cooked through, about 1 more minute. Remove to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste and turmeric. Cook, stirring, until the onion is coated, about 1 minute. Add the pigeon peas and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and olives and heat through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the pork chops with the rice mixture; drizzle with any juices from the baking sheet. Top with cilantro.

MEXICAN PORK CHOP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chops to a 9x13-inch baking dish and season with salt. Pour rice around the pork chops.
• Mix water, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning together in a bowl. Pour over pork chops and rice. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 1 hour. Remove cover and top with bell pepper rings and Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more.

SPANISH PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix flour, salt and black pepper; dust chops.
• Brown chops in skillet; transfer to baking dish.
• Add water and cover; place in oven.
• Meanwhile prepare sauce: melt butter, cook celery, onions and green pepper until wilted. So not brown.
• Add tomatoes and seasoning. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
• Remove chops from oven. Pour sauce over chops.
• Return to oven and bake for 1 1/2 hour or until tender.
• Scrumptuous served with mashed potatoes and a nice green salad.

SPANISH PORK CHOPS AND RICE

Steps:

• Brown chops in oil over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes.
• Remove.
• Add onions and green pepper to pan; cover and cook 3 minutes.
• Add tomato, garlic, spices, salt and rice and stir 1 minutes.
• Add stock, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
• Add chops and any accumulated juices.
• Cover and cook until rice is done and chops are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with olives and parsley.