Best 10 Citrus Marinated Cuban Pork Chops Recipes

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Are you looking for a mouthwatering Cuban pork chops recipe that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a citrus-marinated Cuban pork chops dish that is packed with flavor and sure to impress. The combination of zesty citrus fruits, aromatic herbs, and tender pork chops will create a culinary experience that will have you coming back for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and get ready to embark on a flavorful journey as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable dish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS-SPICE CARIBBEAN/CUBAN MARINADE FOR PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN



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The perfect blend of citrus and spice for a taste straight from the islands. Prep time doesn't include marinating time.

Provided by LizzyGirl09

Categories     Caribbean

Time 10m

Yield 1 marinade, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a heavy-duty Ziploc bag or glass pan.
  • Add your choice of pork, beef, chicken or fish.
  • Marinate for at least two hours.
  • Prepare in your preferred method of cooking.

CITRUS-BRAISED PORK



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Using a Dutch oven to make amazing pulled pork indoors is easy and foolproof with this flavorful recipe. Use in sandwiches or make into chilaquiles.

Provided by Ashley Baron Rodriguez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups orange juice
1 yellow onion, sliced
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 dried bay leaves
3 ½ pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Mix orange juice, onion, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, salt, oregano, cumin, lime zest, pepper, and bay leaves in a heavy Dutch oven. Add pork shoulder; turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove Dutch oven from the refrigerator and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake pork in the preheated oven until heated through, about 1 1/2 hours. Flip pork carefully. Replace foil and bake for 1 hour more. Remove aluminum foil. Continue baking uncovered, turning once halfway through, until pork falls apart and marinade is reduced, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Remove pork from oven and let rest for 20 minutes. Shred pork in the Dutch oven using 2 forks; mix shredded pork with the reduced marinade. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 762.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CITRUS PORK CHOPS



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"These pork chops are so easy to prepare with a nice not-too-sweet flavor," assures Erika Niehoff of Eveleth, Minnesota. "The original recipe came from my dad, and it's one of my family's favorites."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. , Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In the same skillet, cook garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the orange juice concentrate, broth and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. , Pour 1/4 cup sauce over pork. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting twice with sauce. , Bring the remaining sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Serve pork chops with sauce and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CITRUS MARINATED PORK CHOPS



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Serve these pork chops with our Sauteed Green Apples and Leeks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Juice of 2 limes
Juice of 2 oranges
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 center-cut pork chops, 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a large, nonreactive bowl, combine all ingredients except the 1 teaspoon olive oil, pork chops, and butter; mix well. Add chops, and spoon marinade over them to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove chops from marinade, reserving marinade. Brush pan with the teaspoon of oil; cook chops for 5 minutes on each side. Add marinade, lower heat, and cook, covered, for 7 minutes, turning chops once.
  • Remove chops from pan, and set aside. Turn up heat to medium high; reduce liquid until thick. Remove from heat, stir in butter, and strain. Pour sauce over chops; serve immediately.

CITRUS MARINATED CUBAN PORK CHOPS



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These boneless pork chops are marinated in a citrus bath and filled with ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles and grilled to perfection. This is easy recipe that will leave your guests impressed with your culinary skill.

Provided by jonnyd523

Categories     Stuffed Pork Chops

Time 4h40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 naval oranges, zested and juiced
2 limes, zested and juiced
5 cloves garlic
½ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and pepper to taste
2 (1 1/2 inches thick) boneless pork chops
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 (3 ounce) ham steaks (1/4 inch thick)
2 dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • Place the orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil in to a blender. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper, then puree until smooth. Pour half of the vinaigrette into a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate the remaining for use later as a sauce.
  • Cut each pork chop from one side through the middle horizontally to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/4 inch thick, then place the pork chops into the bag with the marinade. Squeeze out any excess air, and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork chops from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Open the pork chops onto your work surface. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the Swiss cheese on the bottom half of each pork chop. Cover the cheese with the ham steaks, then fan the sliced pickles on top of the ham steaks. Sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese over the pickles. Fold the top half of the pork chop over the filling, and secure with several toothpicks.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center and the filling is hot, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the filling should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Serve with the reserved citrus vinaigrette drizzled overtop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 308.7 mg, Fat 100.4 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 116.1 g, SaturatedFat 27.5 g, Sodium 1713.3 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

PORK CHOPS WITH CITRUS SAUCE



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I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to "spice up" a standard dish. When I fixed these pork chops for the first time, my husband-who has a hearty appetite for down-home cooking-commented, "You can make this anytime!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium navel orange
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 whole cloves
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Add water, paprika, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 35 minutes, turning once. , Meanwhile, grate peel from the stem end of the orange, then cut six slices from the other end. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium-high, combine 1 tablespoon peel, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in juice. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the orange slices; cover and remove from the heat. Serve chops with sauce and orange slices.

Nutrition Facts :

CITRUS MARINATED PORK CHOPS (OAMC)



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Adapted from "Prevention's Freezer Cookbook" by S. Sanders. Can be made without freezing first, just be sure to marinate chops at least 6 hours before cooking for best flavour.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 limes (juice of)
2 oranges (juice of)
2 lemons (juice of)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 boneless pork chops

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a large Ziploc freezer bag.
  • Remove as much air as possible.
  • Label and freeze.
  • Defrost overnight in the fridge; pork will marinate as it defrosts.
  • To serve, remove chops from bag and place in a non-stick skillet; reserve marinade.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, or until brown, repeat for other side.
  • Add marinade, and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 7 minutes, or until chops are no longer pink in the middle. Transfer pork to a plate and cover. Turn heat to high and whisk for 3-5 minutes until sauce is thick. Spoon over pork. Pork Chops can also be made on the BBQ/Grill if desired.

PORK CHOPS WITH SPICY CITRUS MARINADE



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Categories     Citrus     Herb     Pork     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
a pinch cayenne, or to taste
two 1-inch-thick rib or loin pork chops (about 1/2 pound each)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

  • In a shallow baking dish whisk together orange juice, black pepper, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt to taste. Add pork to marinade, turning to coat, and marinate at room temperature 20 minutes.
  • In a non-stick skillet cook pork in marinade, covered, over moderately high heat 6 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. Sprinkle pork with coriander.

CITRUS SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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Looking for comfort food that's full of bright flavors? Try these skillet pork chops that pair a memorable citrus sauce-tangy, with just the right balance of savory and sweet-with perfectly seared chops and sautéed onions.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth and orange zest; heat to boiling. Add pork chops back to skillet; spoon sauce over top of pork. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until pork is cooked through (at least 145°F). Transfer pork chops to serving plate.
  • Add orange juice, lime juice and sugar to sauce in skillet. Cook and stir about 1 minute or until hot. Pour over pork chops, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK CHOPS CUBANO WITH GARLIC-CITRUS SAUCE



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

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (4 oz each)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°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).
  • 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.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check the doneness of the pork chops by cutting into one of them. The pork chops are done when the juices run clear.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pork chops, as they can become dry and tough.
  • Serve the pork chops immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This Citrus Marinated Cuban Pork Chops recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork chops are marinated in a flavorful citrus marinade, then grilled or pan-fried until cooked through. The result is a juicy, tender, and flavorful pork chop that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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