A classic Mexican braise, these chuletas de cerdo en salsa verde are the perfect family meal. Featuring a spicy touch from the tomatillo and Habanero chile-based sauce, these pork chops in salsa verde are best served with tortillas and refried beans on the side for a full-flavored dish no one can resist.
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Preparation
For the salsa verde: In a deep skillet, heat oil and fry onion, garlic, tomatillos, and chiles until soft. Add cilantro, epazote, coarse salt, allspice berries, and chicken broth. Cook for 10 to 15 more minutes or until liquid is reduced. Cool slightly.
Transfer previous preparation to a blender and blend to a smooth sauce. Cook in a small pot for 10 more minutes. Add potatoes and nopales. Keep cooking for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and set aside.
In a skillet, heat oil and sear pork chops on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve one pork chop on a plate and spoon salsa verde over. Garnish pork chops in salsa verde with epazote and serve with tortillas and refried beans on the side.
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Serve pork chops in salsa verde with tortillas and refried beans.
Tips
Cook tomatillos until they fall apart to keep the salsa verde from having a sour taste.
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Nutritional information
* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Carbohydrate, by difference
5
g
1.67%
Total lipid (fat)
1.9
g
2.92%
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