Chuletas Fritas (Puerto Rican Pan-Fried Pork Chops)
Puerto Rican pork chops or chuletas fritas are a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine. These pan-seared pork chops are flavorful and pair perfectly with white rice and beans.
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan
Ingredients
- 4 center-cut bone-in pork chops about 2 1/2 pounds
Marinade
- 1 tbsp avocado oil can sub with corn oil, vegetable oil or peanut oil.
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tsp adobo
- 1 tsp sazón
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- salt to taste
Frying
- 2 tbsp avocado oil can sub with corn oil, vegetable oil or peanut oil.
Instructions
- Wash the pork chops with cold water and vinegar. Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
Marinate the pork chops
- Place the pork chops in a bowl and add avocado oil, vinegar, crushed garlic, adobo, sazón, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
- Toss the pork chops until evenly coated in the marinade.
Pan-fry pork chops
- Place a pan over medium high heat.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp of avocado oil on the pan and sear the pork chops on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary, to not overcrowd the pan. Pork chops cook very quickly, be careful not to overcook them.
- They are fully cooked once they turn golden brown with crispy edges and the center reaches an internal temperature of 145℉.
- Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside. Serve with white rice and beans. ¡Buen provecho!
Notes
Tips for cooking pork chops:
- Make sure to not overcrowd the pan. For best results, cook the pork chops in batches to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy edges.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature and and make sure it reaches 145°F before serving. This also helps prevent overcooking, since pork chops cook very quickly. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the pork chop for the most accurate reading.
- Rest the pork chops before serving. Once fully cooked, allow the pork chops to rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. This will help to keep the pork chops juicy and tender.