Ingredients for - Pork Chops in Veracruz Sauce
How to cook deliciously - Pork Chops in Veracruz Sauce
1 . Stage
Use a paper towel to pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
2 . Stage
Heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter is melted and oil is shimmering. Carefully add pork chops and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
3 . Stage
Add onion slices to the same skillet. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, jalapeno strips, bay leaves, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4 . Stage
Nestle chops into the vegetable mixture and cover. Reduce heat and simmer until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. Place chops on a serving plate and increase heat to medium-high. Discard bay leaves and herb sprigs. Cook until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes.
5 . Stage
Spoon vegetables and sauce over chops. Garnish with cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over all. Serve warm.