Plantain Crusted Pork Chops Recipe 55 Food

MOJO PORK CHOPS WITH PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Cut a 2-inch strip of zest from both the orange and grapefruit; place in a glass bowl. Squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from each fruit into the bowl (set the fruit aside). Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon oregano, the cumin seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. Poke the pork chops with a fork, then add them to the marinade, turning to coat. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the mojo sauce: Squeeze 1 tablespoon each orange and grapefruit juice into another bowl; whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon oregano, garlic and parsley. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
• Boil the plantains in a saucepan of salted water, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Smash the plantains with a potato masher, drizzling with olive oil and some of the cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
• Heat 2 medium skillets over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade; pat dry. Brush the chops lightly with some of the mojo sauce; sear until golden and slightly crisp on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook about 3 more minutes. Divide the pork and plantains among plates and drizzle with more mojo sauce.

MOJO PORK WITH SWEET PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Puree the cilantro, mint, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Transfer 1/4 cup of the mojo sauce to a large bowl. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and add to the bowl; toss to coat and set aside.
• Bring 3/4 cup water, the rice, beans and 1/2 cup of the remaining mojo sauce to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat (reserve the remaining mojo sauce for topping). Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
• Remove the pork chops from the marinade and arrange on a broiler pan (or a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet). Add the plantain halves cut-side up to the pan. Broil until the pork and plantains are golden and the pork is cooked through, about 7 minutes.
• Top the pork with the remaining mojo sauce and cilantro. Serve with the rice, plantains and lime wedges.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs in a pie plate to blend. Place the bread crumbs in another pie plate. Place the cheese in a third pie plate. Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Coat the chops completely with the cheese, patting to adhere. Dip the chops into the eggs, then coat completely with the bread crumbs, patting to adhere.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown and the center reaches 150 degrees, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

PLANTAIN CRUSTED PORK CHOPS RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Place plantain chips and crackers in large zip-top bag; crush with meat mallet. Beat egg lightly in shallow bowl. Sprinkle pork chops with seasoning and flour. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2-3 minutes. Coat pork chops by dipping in egg; let excess drip off and add to zip-top bag (wash hands). Seal bag and press with fingertips to coat pork chops. Place oil in pan, then add pork chops; cook 6-7 minutes on each side or until 160°F (for medium). Prepare sauce by combining remaining ingredients until smooth. Serve over pork chops or use as a dipping sauce.

PECAN CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a food proccesor chop nuts, bread crumbs, and butter.
• Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium heat so as not to scorch the pecans.
• Brush pork chops with honey mustard dressing to form glue for crust, then cover with nut mixture and press into chop firmly.
• Brown in warmed skillet for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to baking dish and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• Once removing from oven drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy!
• If using smaller chops, adjust time accordingly so as not to overcook. For 4 people just double measurements.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs in a pie plate to blend.
• Place the bread crumbs in another pie plate.
• Place the cheese in a third pie plate.
• Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
• Coat the chops completely with the cheese, patting to adhere.
• Dip the chops into the eggs, then coat completely with the bread crumbs, patting to adhere.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a very large skillet over medium heat.
• Add two pork chops and cook until golden brown and the center reaches 150 degrees, about 6 minutes per side. (Note: for thinner chops, adjust time accordingly).
• Repeat with additional oil and remaining chops.

CRUSTED BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Put pork chops in a shallow dish or zip-loc bag.
• Add enough milk to cover chops.
• Soak pork chops in the milk several hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning if necessary.
• Crush the club crackers into coarse crumbs.(I place them in a zip-loc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.).
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Remove pork chops from milk.
• Season VERY well with garlic salt (I often use Morton Nature's Seasons in place of the garlic salt).
• Dredge seasoned chops with the cracker crumbs, making sure they are well coated with crumbs.
• Place the coated crumbs on a cookie sheet.(I use an ungreased one and never have a problem with sticking. You can spray it lightly with PAM if you prefer.).
• Bake for 1 hour in preheated 325 degree Fahrenheit oven.
• Cooking time includes soaking overnight.
• Slight variation: Sometimes I will season with Morton's Nature's Seasons instead of the garlic salt.
• ***I have tried this with other crackers, it is okay, but just not quite as good***.

SALTINE CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Crush the saltines very fine in a food processor. If you don't have one, crush the crackers in a baggie with a rolling pin.
• Add the cheese, corn starch, and seasonings and pulse a couple of times to mix them in well. Again, if no food processor, add them to the crushed crackers in the baggie and mix well.
• Add the crumb mixture to a pie plate. Dip the pork chops and cover well with the crumbs. Double dip them to ensure a good amount of crumbs.
• In a hot skillet, add 1/4 cup of oil. Pan fry for about 3-5 minutes on each side and both sides are golden brown.
• Remove from pan and cover with foil to keep warm if a gravy is desired.