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Tomatillo Chipotle Pork Chops

A classic Mexican pork dish made with "entomatado" a combination of tomatillos, onions and chipotle pepper. Easy and delicious. Serve with rice and beans.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 pork chops with bones
  • 1 pound tomatillos peeled and washed
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pan or cazuela. Sear pork chops on both sides. They will change from pink to white and take on a golden color in some parts.
  • Cut small tomatillos in half. If you cannot find this size, use the bigger ones and cut them in quarters.
  • Add tomatillos, onion, chipotle peppers and salt to the pork chops.
  • Cover your pan or cazuela, lower the temperature and let cook on medium heat for 30 minutes. You do not need to add water, just stir from time to time to let the tomatillos take turns at the bottom of your pan or cazuela. You will know when it is cooked when the tomatillos change from vibrant green to olive green.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tomatillo Chipotle Pork Chops
Amount per Serving
Calories
288
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
 
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
695
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
844
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
317
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dinner, Pork
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: how to cook pork chops, mexican food recipes, recipes with tomatillos, what can I do with chipotle peppers
Author: Silvia Martinez

Notes

At first, you might feel the dish looks dry, but you will see how the tomatillos and onion begin to release their liquid and create a sauce. 
Serve with rice and beans.