Dominican Fried Pork Chops
Crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle, these Dominican fried pork chops are a simple and delicious recipe the whole family will love. Chuletas fritas are seared on the stovetop before being fried in oil for one tasty dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 535kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup red onions sliced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 lbs pork chops center cut
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon oil separated
Instructions
- Place onion slices in a bowl with ½ cup 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 ¼ 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 pork chops to a platter for serving. Top with the onions. Enjoy with a side of tostones, or rice and beans.
Notes
- Use center cut pork chops for this recipe.
- Don't crowd the skillet or pot with the pork chops. Cook in batches if needed.
- Make sure that the oil is hot before adding the pork chops so that they get nice and crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 917mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg