Fried Pork Chops
Vanessa Mota, My Dominican Kitchen
Notes
After frying the pork chops, transfer them to a platter for serving and top with a delicious onion relish.
Serve it with a side of tostones, or rice and beans.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red onions, sliced
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 pounds pork chops, center-cut
1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups + 1 tablespoon oil, separated
Directions
- Place onion slices in a bowl with 1/2 cup of vinegar and a pinch of salt. Reserve for later.
- Season the meat with lime juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Over medium-high heat, cook the pork chops, adding 1/4 cup of water. Stir and add a bit more water as it becomes necessary. Cook for about 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
- In a deep skillet, heat 2 cups of oil over medium-high heat. Fry the pork chops a few at a time until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan. Transfer the pork chops to a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Drain the vinegar from the bowl with the onions. On a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onions. Cook for 30 seconds and turn off the heat. Do not cook longer than 30 seconds or the onions will become wilted.
- Transfer the pork chops to a platter for serving. Top with the onions. Enjoy with a side of tostones, or rice and beans.
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes, Pork
- Cuisine
- Other
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
- Total Time
- 54 minutes, 59 seconds