Chuletas Fritas: Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops Recipe
Chuletas Fritas is a classic Puerto Rican dish that's easy to make and full of flavor. With a few simple ingredients you can create a dish that's sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops bone-in and about 1 inch thick
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, lime juice, orange juice, and vegetable oil.
- Add the pork chops to the bowl and turn them over a few times to coat them evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Remove the pork chops from the marinade and shake off any excess. Dredge the pork chops in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the pork chops to the pan.
- Cook the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F.
- Remove the pork chops from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
