Mustard

Sesame

20 minutes

Spicy

Easy Prep

Preparation Time

<strong>Pork</strong>

It’s always good to have mojo, but sometimes it’s even better to have green mojo. Chopped cilantro gives this quick-made mojo verde its fresh colour, with added flavour from citrus juices and garlic—plus a bonus hit of hot sauce for a fiery kick. It’s an ideal companion sauce for your pan-seared chops sprinkled with prickly, sesame spices and laid over long-grain rice. A poblano and cabbage slaw delivers a fresh crunch and a touch more tropical heat.

Fresh pre-cut ingredients

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Pork chops

Minced garlic

Shredded green cabbage

Bunch of cilantro

Lemon

Tomato

Poblano pepper (or green pepper)

Orange juice

White rice

Smoked jalapeño hot sauce

America Latina spices (spices, garlic, sea salt, onion, dried tomatoes, ancho chili pepper, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white sesame seeds, sunflower oil)

Cuban-Style Spiced Pork Chops

Medium pot

Medium pan

Salt & pepper (S&P)

In a medium pot, combine the &lt;strong&gt;rice&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;1 &amp;frac14; cups water&lt;/strong&gt; (double for 4 portions) and a big pinch of &lt;strong&gt;salt&lt;/strong&gt;; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, 17 to 20 min., until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 min. Fluff the &lt;strong&gt;rice&lt;/strong&gt;.

Cuban-Style Spiced Pork Chops - Step #1 Cook the rice

Cook the rice

Meanwhile, in a medium pan, heat a drizzle of &lt;strong&gt;oil&lt;/strong&gt; on medium-high. Pat the &lt;strong&gt;pork*&lt;/strong&gt; dry with paper towel; season with &lt;strong&gt;⅔ of the spices&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;S&amp;amp;P&lt;/strong&gt;. Cook, 3 to 5 min. per side, until nicely browned and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and keep&amp;nbsp;warm.

Cuban-Style Spiced Pork Chops - Step #2 Cook the pork

Cook the pork

Meanwhile, small-dice the &lt;strong&gt;tomato&lt;/strong&gt;. Core and small-dice the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;poblano&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.

Cuban-Style Spiced Pork Chops - Step #3 Mise en place

Mise en place

Juice the &lt;strong&gt;lemon&lt;/strong&gt;. In a medium bowl, combine &lt;strong&gt;&amp;frac12; the lemon juice&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;2 tbsp oil&lt;/strong&gt; (double for 4 portions) and &lt;strong&gt;S&amp;amp;P&lt;/strong&gt;. Add the &lt;strong&gt;cabbage&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;tomato&lt;/strong&gt; and&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; poblano&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;; toss well.

Cuban-Style Spiced Pork Chops - Step #4 Make the slaw

Make the slaw

Finely chop the &lt;strong&gt;cilantro&lt;/strong&gt; leaves and stems. In a second medium bowl, combine the &lt;strong&gt;remaining lemon juice&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;orange juice&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;strong&gt; cilantro&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;garlic&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;hot sauce&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (add &amp;frac12; for medium spicy), &lt;strong&gt;remaining spices&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;S&amp;amp;P&lt;/strong&gt;.

Cuban-Style Spiced Pork Chops - Step #5 Make the mojo verde

Make the mojo verde

Divide the &lt;strong&gt;rice&lt;/strong&gt; between your plates. Top with the&lt;strong&gt; pork&lt;/strong&gt; (slice beforehand if desired) and &lt;strong&gt;slaw&lt;/strong&gt;. Spoon the &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;mojo verde&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; over. Bon&amp;nbsp;app&amp;eacute;tit!

Cuban-Style Spiced Pork Chops - Step #6 Plate your dish

Plate your dish

with Poblano Slaw & Spicy Mojo Verde

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