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 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 4pork chops
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
1tablespoonvegetable oil
4pork chops with bones
1poundtomatillospeeled and washed
1small onionfinely chopped
1-2chipotle peppers in adobo
1teaspoonsalt
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.