Chuletas Ahumadas con Arroz Mamposteao

Ingredients

• For the Chuletas Ahumadas (Smoked Pork Chops):
• 4 smoked pork chops (chuletas ahumadas)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 cup orange juice 🍊
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp butter (for finishing)
• For the Arroz Mamposteao:
• 2 cups cooked white rice 🍚
• 1 cup cooked red or black beans (with some liquid)
• 3 slices bacon, chopped 🥓
• 0.5 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.25 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped 🌿

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Marinate & Cook the Chuletas
2. 2In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, orange juice, and vinegar.
3. 3Rub the marinade over the pork chops and let them sit for 10 minutes.
4. 4Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chuletas for 4 minutes per side.
5. 5Lower the heat, add butter, and baste the chops for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let them rest.
6. 62️⃣ Prepare the Arroz Mamposteao
7. 7In a large pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
8. 8In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers for 3 minutes.
9. 9Stir in cumin, salt, black pepper, tomato paste, and beans with liquid.
10. 10Add cooked rice and mix well. Pour in chicken broth and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. 11Fold in the crispy bacon and fresh cilantro.
12. 123️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
13. 13Plate the *chuletas ahumadas* alongside a hearty serving of *arroz mamposteao*. Garnish with extra cilantro and enjoy!