Key West Pork Chops and Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mahatma® White Rice
- 8 bone-in pork chops, about ½-inch thick
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ⅓ cup olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp sazon seasoning
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp vinegar based hot sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
Bring some flair and flavor to dinner tonight with these savory pork chops and rice baked in a tangy tomato-based sauce and cooked to tender perfection.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large Dutch oven set over. In 4 batches, brown pork chops for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned all over; remove from pan.
Step 2
Add remaining oil to pan. Cook onions, bell pepper, and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until they start to soften. Stir in rice, sazon and adobo seasoning. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is well coated. Stir in tomato juice, broth, vinegar, and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Place pork chops back in the pan. Cover and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until rice is tender and absorbs most of the liquid and pork chops are tender.
Step 3
Let stand covered for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with additional hot sauce if desired.
Recipe Tips
Substitute pork chops with chicken thighs if desired.
Key West Style
It’s hard to go wrong with a classic meal of savory pork chops served over a bed of steaming Mahatma® White Rice. A little bit of seasoning and just the right amount of cooking make for a delicious and tender cut of meat. But, if you’re looking for bolder flavors, just a bit of seasoning won’t cut it.
Meat and rice cooked in the right kind of sauce can make all the difference and these Key West Pork Chops are not just packed with flavor, they’re also incredibly easy. In just a few simple steps, you’ll be enjoying tender pork chops and tasty rice flavored with a tart and tangy tomato-based sauce made with tomato juice, red wine vinegar, spices, and a bit of hot sauce for some added heat.
Impress your family and friends with your culinary skills by serving them this mouth-watering and flavorful dish. To start, brown the pork chops on each side in a Dutch oven, cook the veggies until softened, stir in the rice, spices, and remaining ingredients, add the browned pork chops to the mixture, and bake! It’s that easy. Give the rice a good fluff when done and don’t forget to add a bit more hot sauce for good measure. And if pork dishes are a favorite, make sure to try this delicious Ginger Pork Fried Rice.
Next, try a simple Mexican rice in the Instant Pot recipe with your favorite cut of meat.
Mix it Up
If you love the flavors in this recipe but are not a fan of pork or just like mixing things up, follow the same steps but use chicken thighs instead of pork chops for an equally delicious alternative. If you are looking for an easy side dish try our: rice in rice cooker.
