Pork Chops Cubano with Garlic-Citrus Sauce
Recipe from Betty Crocker

A crunchy and tasty coating of garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, cilantro and cereal creates memorable baked chops with a garlic and citrus sauce.


Pork Chops Cubano with Garlic-Citrus Sauce

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Boneless Pork Chops, Casseroles, Cuban Cuisine, Pork Chops
 
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Ingredients
Pork Chops
  • 1   cup
    Fiber One® original bran cereal
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  • 1   tablespoon
    finely chopped fresh cilantro
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  • 1   teaspoon
    finely chopped garlic
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  • 2   teaspoons
    grated orange peel
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  • 1   teaspoon
    onion powder
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  • 1   teaspoon
    dried oregano leaves
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  • 1   teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 1/4   teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 4  
    pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (4 ounces each)
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  • 1/2   cup
    buttermilk
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Garlic-Citrus Sauce
  • 2   teaspoons
    olive oil
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  • 1   tablespoon
    finely chopped garlic
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  • 1/4   cup
    lime juice
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  • 2   tablespoons
    orange juice
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  • 2   tablespoons
    chopped fresh cilantro
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
2.
In shallow dish, mix cereal, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, the orange peel, onion powder, oregano, cumin and pepper. Dip pork chops into buttermilk; coat completely with cereal mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
3.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
4.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook 1 tablespoon garlic in oil about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in lime and orange juices. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Serve with pork chops.

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Nutrition information
Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 110); Total Fat 12g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 130mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 3g); Protein 27g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20%. Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Lean Meat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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