Mojito Pork Chops

Mojito Pork Chops
Love the fresh summery taste of a mojito? Then you’ll want to try this!

We were very pleased with the outcome of this cocktail inspired skillet supper.

 

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Mojito Pork Chops

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 people
Calories 1276 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone in or boneless pork chops (about 2 lbs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 c cubed fresh pineapple
  • 1/4 c dark rum
  • 1/4 c brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 2 c cooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Rub pork chops with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on first side. Turn pork and reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink in center (at least 145°F). Note that longer cooking times may be required for bone-in pork chops. Transfer to plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
  • In same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; add pineapple, and cook 2 to 4 minutes, turning once, until pineapple is golden brown on edges.
  • Remove from heat; add rum, and return to heat; cook 1 to 2 minutes over medium-high heat until rum absorbs into mixture. Add sugar; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar melts and begins to caramelize.
  • Pour pineapple mixture over pork. Sprinkle with mint. Serve with lime wedges and rice.

Notes

We substituted sweet plantains as a side dish, instead of the rice. Yum!

Nutrition

Calories: 1276kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 57gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 238mgSodium: 2548mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2.2mg
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