Mojo Pork Chops
Succulent pork chops glazed with a smoky orange-guava sauce, served with a side of fried plantains. This Dominican-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork chops, orange, guava paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pcs (6 oz each) pork chops
- 1 medium, juiced orange
- 2 tbsp guava paste
- 1 small, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp guava paste, 1 small diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Step 2: Place pork chops in a resealable bag, add the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side, or until caramelized and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Step 4: Brush with remaining marinade during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve with fried plantains on the side.
