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Chuletas de Cerdo a la Criolla (Pork Chops in Creole Sauce)
Place the pork chops in a zip lock plastic bag. Add the mustard, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Be sure the pork chops are evenly covered. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Place the pork chops into the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the pan and keep aside on a warm plate.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Chuletas de Cerdo a la Criolla (Pork Chops in Creole Sauce) take?
9 hr 35 min all in โ 10 min prep, 25 min cook, 9 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
pork โ mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) โ passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season. onion โ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Place the pork chops in a zip lock plastic bag. Add the mustard, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Be sure the pork chops are evenly covered. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Place the pork chops into the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the pan and keep aside on a warm plate.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.