Saturday, March 5, 2011

Cuban Pork Chops with Orange Salsa


 Serves4

4 boneless pork top loin chops, 1” thick
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry red chilli flakes     
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper


Salsa:
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 small seedless oranges, *supreme and chop     
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped        
5 Green onions, chopped 
1 red pepper chopped      
1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed     
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Prep:
Mix oil, juices, garlic, chilli flakes 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Place pork in the bag. Seal bag and mush ingredients around to evenly distribute marinade; refrigerate from 8 to 24 hrs.

In a bowl, lime juice, combine oranges, banana, cucumber, pepper, onion and coriander in small bowl; toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

Cooking:
Bring pork chops to room temperature, remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. In a skillet on medium high add oil and sear pork on each side then cook an additional 4 minutes on each side. Add salt, pepper and cilantro to the salsa mix well and serve with pork.


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