Chuletas Guisado (Puerto Rican Stewed Pork Chops)

Tender, flavorful, and simmered to perfection, this Chuletas Guisado (Puerto Rican Stewed Pork Chops) recipe features juicy pork chops cooked in a savory sofrito, tomato, and broth sauce. With simple ingredients like garlic, Sazon, olives, and fresh cilantro, this authentic Puerto Rican dish is perfect served with rice, tortillas, or salad. An easy, hearty, and traditional comfort food your whole family will love

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons EVOO, divided

• 2 pounds pork chops, thinly sliced (½–1 inch thickness)

• 6 tablespoons Sofrito (Goya)

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• 1 packet Sazon (Goya)

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 8 ounces tomato sauce

• 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar

• ¼ cup green olives, sliced

• 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 white onion, sliced

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• ¼ to ½ cup cilantro, chopped

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place 2 tablespoons of EVOO in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Mix adobo with 1 tablespoon of EVOO and rub onto the pork chops.

3. Sear both sides of the pork chops for 2 minutes each side, then remove from the pan.

4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth. Then add the sofrito and garlic to the pan. Cook until fragrant.

5. Add the tomato sauce, vinegar, and Sazon. Sauté until thickened, about 4 minutes.

6. Add the broth, olives, oregano, and bay leaf. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce by ¼ in volume.

7. Add the pork chops back to the pan. Cover and lower heat to medium-low. Cook until the pork chops are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes per ½-inch of thickness.

8. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook and cover for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

   Serving Suggestions: Steamed rice, Tortillas, Salad, or Guacamole.