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

AngelsOfDeath
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The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Madeana Irvine
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Murtaza Bashir Gilal
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The pork chops were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Anthony Arroyos
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, and the pork chops are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Eri Imolee
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The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Bill Collins
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This dish was easy to make and the results were fantastic. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Candy Hansen
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The pork chops were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


shane bagnas
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I made this dish for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rohees cool
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The pork chops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Kody Bean
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This dish was easy to make and the results were fantastic. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shameer Abbasi
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The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kennel Elite
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Choubeila Krid
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The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Comfort Lufungulo
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Samsul Arefinj
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The pork chops were a bit dry for my taste but the sauce was delicious.


Official Bstino
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These pork chops were amazing! The garlic citrus sauce was the perfect complement to the juicy pork. I will definitely be making this dish again.