Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Dominican Mojo Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared pork chops served with a bright and tangy Dominican mojo sauce made from citrus, garlic, and herbs. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp ground cumin.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 145°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove pork chops and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and add 6 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup water, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mojo sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Step 5: Return pork chops to the pan and spoon the mojo sauce over them, cooking for another 2 minutes to infuse flavors before serving.

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