Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 1/4 cup orange juice, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup watercress, for garnish
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 avocado, sliced, for garnish
Directions
In a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, and vinegar. Add pork and let it sit and marinate for about 1 hour in refrigerator.
In a small mixing bowl, combine all dried spices. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and rub with the dry spice mixture.
Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Place the pork chops in the pan and sear on 1 side until brown. Flip over and turn the heat down to medium-low. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Then add the garlic and continue to cook until garlic begins to brown. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, and white wine. Simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced and begins to thicken. The chops should be cooked through.
Remove the chops from pan and put on a warm plate. Continue to reduce juices in pan by half. Pour over the chops and serve immediately.
Garnish with watercress, tomatoes and avocado.
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By bgabriele35
on January 25, 2012
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So good! Some users suggested to use less KOSHER salt (don't use table salt!! so I used 1tablespoon rather than 2, which was plenty. I also used white wine vinegar rather than the vinegar and white wine. The watercress, tomatoes, and avocado are such a great addition! My entire family, including 2 picky eaters, cleared their plates. Served with white rice and steamed veggies.
By leah marie5565
on January 23, 2012
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I love this recipe and so does everyone i have ever cooked it for including my 3yr. old. that's an accomplishment in it's self.
By LittleLucy
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on January 17, 2012
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SALTY!!!!!! I had to add a lot more liquid to the Mojo sauce to reduce the intensity of the salt. Other than that I think it's pretty good recipe.
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