Pork Chops In Adobo Sauce Food

ADOBO PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim fat from pork chops.
• Place chops in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
• Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chops in bag.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain chops, discarding marinade.
• Grill over medium heart about 12 to 15 minutes until chops are done, turning once halfway through grilling.

CHIPOTLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the chiles and adobo sauce, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, thyme, cinnamon and 5 teaspoons salt in a food processor and pulse to make a paste. Transfer to a shallow dish and add the onion, tomatoes, cilantro and 1/3 cup olive oil; mix well. Add the pork chops, turning to coat; cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat a grill to medium. Meanwhile, remove the pork chops from the marinade, scraping off the excess, and transfer to a plate. Transfer the marinade to a skillet; add 1/4 cup water and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid simmers and the onions start sizzling, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside for basting. (You can also do this in a cast-iron skillet on the grill.)
• Brush the chops with olive oil and transfer to the grill. Cook until marked, 7 to 8 minutes, rotating the pork 45 degrees halfway through to create a crosshatch pattern and brushing with the liquid from the marinade. Flip and repeat, brushing with more marinade, including some pieces of onion and tomato. Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes.

PORK CHOP ADOBO WITH GARLIC RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice as the label directs, adding the minced garlic and 1 bay leaf to the water.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper, add to the pan and cook until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add the smashed garlic and onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, remaining 2 bay leaves and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Return the pork chops and any juices to the skillet and warm through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a separate large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Crack in the eggs and cook until the whites are set, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt.
• Discard the bay leaves from the rice and sauce. Divide the rice among plates. Add the pork chops and sauce, then top each serving with a fried egg. Sprinkle with the scallions and pepper.

TRADITIONAL ADOBO (PORK IN VINEGAR AND SOY SAUCE)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cooking oil in a pot and let stand for at least 30 minutes.
• Simmer covered for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• Drain and reserve the sauce.
• Heat cooking oil in a skillet.
• Brown meat on all sides.
• Transfer to a serving dish.
• Pour off all remaining oil from skillet.
• Add reserved sauce and cook for a minute or two scraping all browned bits sticking to pan.
• Pour sauce over meat and serve.

PORK CHOPS IN ADOBO SAUCE

Steps:

• After cleaning the ancho peppers cut them into small pieces (use scissors) and pour boiling water over them and soak for 1 hour or until they are pliable Adobo Sauce: In a blender or food processor place the onion, tomatoe sauce, vinegar, flour, oregano, cumin, garlic and adobo peppers (or chili), season with a bit of salt and process until smooth Pour the sauce in a skillet.
• Place chops in the sauce, turn over to coat the chops.
• Simmer covered for apprx 45 minutes or until the chops are tender.
• If using garnish arrand the chops on a platter on lettuce lettuce leaves and decorate with sliced avacado, radish roses and a bit of sour cream.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ADOBO PASTE

Steps:

• Bring the chile soaking water to a boil: Bring 3 to 4 cups of water to a boil for soaking the chiles.
• Preheat your grill: For a gas grill: Light the entire grill on high heat, about 400°F at least 20 minutes before you plan to begin grilling, then reduce the temperature of one side to low. This way you can sear on the high heat side and finish cooking on the lower heat side.
• Grill the pork chops: When the grill is hot enough, place your pork chops over the high heat side of the grill. Grill and sear them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until they get nice grill marks. After searing, move your chops to the cooler side of your grill. Brush with additional adobo paste. Close the lid and cook 6 minutes longer, flipping halfway through cooking. You can test for doneness using an instant read thermometer. Your pork chops should be around 145°F for grilled pork chops .

CHIPOTLE CHOPS

Steps:

• Season both sides of the chops with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 TBSP of the oil in a large texas skillet on medium heat and brown the chops on both sides for about 1 minute per side. Remove the chops to a plate.
• In the same skillet, heat the other TBSP of oil and add the onions, garlic, and chopped chipotle peppers. Saute the vegetables until the onions are soft, about 2 or 3 minutes. Turn the heat down to low.
• Stir in the oregano, cumin, and adobo sauce. Stir all together and heat through, about 2 or 3 more minutes.
• Add the chops back to the skillet and keep the heat on low. Spoon the pepper and onion mixture over and around the chops.
• Cook the meat on low for 10 minutes on each side until no longer pink.