Crispy 3-Ingredient Cuban Pork Chops Recipe Is a Tasty 15-Minute Dinner by Donna John

It's not a secret that pork chops are a favorite of mine to cook for dinner. Pork chops are versatile, cook quickly and are a budget-friendly ingredient. I also love trying new spices and spice blends. My latest discovery is a Cuban spice blend.

Cuban spice blends differ from brand to brand, but typically include garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, bell pepper and a citrus note. My blend was made with orange peel, adding a delicious citrusy back note to the pork chops.

To make this simple and easy, gluten-free pork chop recipe you will need three ingredients: pork chops, olive oil and a Cuban seasoning blend. The pork chops cook up quickly in a skillet and are moist, juicy and crispy.

Serve these pork chops for dinner with your favorite side dishes. I served mine with Cuban fried potatoes and two-ingredient creamed spinach.

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Cuisine: Cuban / American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 1 tablespoon Cuban seasoning (or to taste)
• olive oil

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• Tongs
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• Salt and Pepper
• Spice Jars

Recipe Notes

• I used The Spice Girl Kitchen Cuban seasoning blend, but there are many Cuban spice blends on the market. Find your favorite.

• Check the ingredient list and see if your Cuban spice blend has salt. Mine did not, so I added salt to the pork chops. But if your blend does, you may want to skip this step.

• I used thin-cut pork chops which cook very quickly. You can use thicker pork chops or even boneless pork chops, but that will affect cooking time.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Rub or drizzle the pork chops with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with the Cuban seasoning and salt pepper, if desired (see Recipe Notes).
   
2. Heat a little olive oil in a skillet. Add the pork chops and cook until golden brown and crispy on one side.
   
3. Flip the pork chops over and continue to cook until cooked through.
   
   

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 286

Total Fat: 23.4g

Saturated Fat: 8g

Cholesterol: 69mg

Sodium: 56mg

Total Carbohydrate: 0g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Total Sugars: 0g

Protein: 18g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 23mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 275mg

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