Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 0

Tasty Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo - A Palate Delight!

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

416

Sugar

Fat

30g

Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo is a popular food delicacy in Cuba, but it has gained widespread popularity all over the world. The dish is easy to prepare, and it has a unique taste and aroma that will leave you craving for more. This dish is perfect for a special family dinner or a weekend party. The recipe uses simple ingredients like olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper, which make it easy to follow and prepare.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3.	Place the pork chops in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat both sides.
4.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
5.	Let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

PROS

Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo is a tasty and flavorful recipe that you can easily prepare at home.

One of the pros of this dish is its scrumptious taste, which is a perfect combination of spices and lime juice.

The recipe is very easy to follow and can be prepared with simple household ingredients.

CONS

One of the minor cons of this dish is that it might take longer to cook if the pork chops are thicker.

Another con is that you may overcook or undercook the pork chops if not careful while baking, which could have an impact on the taste and texture of the food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing body tissues.
The dish also contains garlic, which is rich in antioxidants and may help reduce the risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Furthermore, the lime juice in the recipe contains vitamin C that may improve immune function.

	2 tablespoons olive oil
	3 cloves garlic , chopped
	1 teaspoon ground cumin
	1 teaspoon dried oregano
	5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
	salt and pepper
	2 thick pork chops