Braised Pork Chops + Garden Vegetables (Chuletas a la Jardinera) | I’ve partnered with the National Pork Board for this trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and to share this information with you. All opinions remain, as always, my own.
Of all the pork chops in all the word, it’s the bone-in pork chop that I love the most. It has so much more flavor and tenderness than a pork loin chop. During my trip to Sioux Falls, SD with The National Pork Board’s Pass the Pork Tour we sat in on a pig fabrication demo. During the demo, we covered all of the common cuts of pork. When we were asked which were our favorite cuts of pork I immediately said the bone in pork chop and the pork shoulder.
my favorite braised pork chops
Today I am celebrating my love for the bone in pork chop by sharing one of my favorite recipe for braised pork chops. This is a recipe from my childhood and a common easy dinner recipe in many Puerto Rican homes. The pork chops are braised in a savory tomato sauce with carrots, green beans, and corn. Traditionally canned mixed vegetables are used for this dish but, I prefer to use fresh vegetables. If it’s a time of year that you are unable to find fresh corn or green beans you can use frozen.
how to braise pork chops in a skillet
The term braised is normally associated with a dutch oven in the oven or a slow cooker but these pork chops are braised on the stove top in a skillet. The trick to skillet braised pork chops is to keep the heat low and the skillet sealed. When braising in a skillet bring the liquids to a slow boil and lower to a simmer. Then cover tightly with foil and a lid. Leave it to simmer covered on the stove top for up to 30 minutes.
My love for pork runs deep, deep into my heart. Which is why when I was asked to partner with the National Pork Board I jumped on the opportunity. Think of all the amazing and loved foods that come from pork, ham, bacon, sausage, pulled pork, bacon. Did I mention bacon? I love pork in all ways, like these citrus herb glazed ribs or spicy malta pulled pork and these bbq rubbed pork chops with peaches. So, many pork recipes! Get all my pork recipes!
Wondering what to serve with these braised pork chops? I recommend a pot of arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas). And, no meal is complete without dessert! One of my favorite Puerto Rican desserts is tembleque (coconut pudding). Need more Puerto Rican recipes? Check out my full collection of Puerto Rican recipes!
It was so much fun being part of The National Pork Board’s Pass The Pork Tour! I am so grateful for the opportunity and had such a great time making new friends and spending time with old friends. For more Pass the Pork Tour, visit all of my lovely blogger friends that were also on the tour.
- Lynn – 365 Day of Baking & More
- Rebecca – Foodie with Family
- Mary – Barefeet in the Kitchen
- Erin – Dinners, Dishes, & Desserts
- Cristen – Food & Swine
- Holly – Spend with Pennies
- Kita – Girl Carnivore
- Aubrey – Real Housemoms
more pork love
- braised pork roast in almond milk
- japanese pork dumplings with ginger and green onion
- slow cooker pork carnitas
- slow cooker puerto rican pork (pernil)
Chuletas a La Jardinera (Garden Pork Chops)
Pork chops braised in a tomato sauce with fresh carrots, corn, & green beans. Resulting in tender pork chops in a sweet and savory sauce & crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
- 6 Pork Chops, Center Cut, Bone-in
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1/2 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed and chopped
- 1 large ear of corn, shucked
Instructions
- Rinse and clean pork chops. Dry with paper towels and set aside.
- Combine garlic, oregano, salt, olive oil and vinegar in a mortar and pestle. Mash until well combined. Pour garlic mixture over pork chops and toss until all chops are well coated on both sides.
- Heat a heavy deep skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the chops.
- After the chops have been browned, place all the chops back into the skillet. Pour tomatoes with their juices and onions over the top. Bring to a simmer, lower heat, cover and cook for 25 minutes. Add carrots and cook, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Add corn and green beans and cook covered for 10 minutes. Then remove the lid and cook, uncovered, for a final 10 minutes.
- Serve pork chops hot with vegetables over top.
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so just to reassure, no adobo or sazon on the chuletas? jaja
great pork chops
This sounds yummy, but where, oh where does someone find fresh green beans in the San Juan area? I saw them one time in my local Amigo, but they were over $4 per pound. I bought them anyway, and they were horrible, tough, stringy, and already starting to brown. I so miss most of the fresh produce I used to have in Florida. 🙁
ahora es que leo tu comentario,todo eso lo puedes conseguir en supermax de la ave de diego.o la hacienda meat center.si quieres productos del oriente en la avef juncos,casi al lado del garage texaco.si quieres productos de medio oriente,hay una farmacia frente al bco popular de miramar,saludos
I`m from Puerto Rico and Iv made this “chuletas a la jardinera” dish before. After the years Iv gotten rusty and I couldnt seem to remember how to make it. I looked on Google and cookbooks trying to AT LEAST see an image of it so I can refresh my memory. I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!! I saw the image on google, clicked on it and to my surprise IT WAS EXACTLY WAS I WAS LOOKING FOR and IN SPANISH hahahaha it was funny to me because I was looking for it by “garden style pork chops” haha I knew there had to be a really smart Puertorrican out there that wouldnt forget our yummy “chuletas a la Jardinera” THX 🙂 deffinitly gonna pass it on!!!!
I’m so happy as my new years resolution is to fall in love with the kitchen.. and let me say due to your website recipes I have fallen in love. I made your Garden pork Chops and it came out delicious.. this is the second dish I hace created based on your recipe. THANK YOU! OH 1 more thing I had never made yellow rice in my life and again due to your recipe i was able too :D.
Signing off,
IN LOVE WITH MY KITCHEN ONCE AGAIN
So colourful! This looks great.
I love making Chuletas a la Jardinera. Yummy! Awww man your mom’s on a 14 day cruise, I’m so jealous! I went on a 7 day cruise in the caribbean for my honeymoon in January and I absolutely loved it. I am already planning my second. You get addicted.[: