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Pork Chops Al Pastor

Pork Chops Al Pastor

Cost $30, save $25

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  • 33 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $30

INGREDIENTS

  • Pork and Marinade

    • 4 (12 to 14 ounce) bone-in double-cut pork chops
    • 2 tablespoons chili pepper, or any dried ground chile pepper
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon chipotle
    • 🌰 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 🧂 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1/3 cup water or chicken broth
    • 🧅 1/2 cup yellow onion
    • 🍍 1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple
  • Salsa

    • 🧅 1/2 cup yellow onion
    • 🍍 1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple
    • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

STEPS

1

Place chops in a resealable plastic bag set in a bowl. Add pineapple, chili pepper, chili powder, chipotle, cinnamon, salt, white vinegar, garlic, and onions to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour marinade into the bag, massage pork to coat evenly, seal, and refrigerate overnight or up to 48 hours.

2

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

3

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade, scraping off excess. Reserve marinade for sauce. Sear pork chops on each side until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.

4

Add yellow onion, cumin, and dried oregano to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring. If dry, add a drizzle of oil.

5

Turn off heat, pour in water, stir to deglaze the pan, and place seared pork chops on top of the onion mixture.

6

Roast in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, basting with pan juices. Check temperature with a thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 140-145°F (60-63°C).

7

Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade into a saucepan, add water as needed, and simmer on medium-high heat while whisking. Adjust seasoning. Keep sauce warm until serving.

8

To make salsa, mix yellow onion, diced pineapple, fresh oregano, salt, and lime juice in a bowl.

9

Let roasted pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes under tented foil before serving. Garnish with sauce and a spoon of fresh salsa before plating.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

434

Calories

  • 45
    Protein
  • 15
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 To get the best flavor, marinate the pork chops for the full 48 hours if possible.Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches the correct internal temperature for tenderness and safety.If you prefer a spicier taste, increase the amount of chipotle or chili powder.Leftover salsa can be refrigerated and used as a topping for tacos or salads.