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Pork Chops Cubano with Garlic-Citrus Sauce

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 9, 2010
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A crunchy and tasty coating of garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, cilantro and cereal creates memorable baked chops with a garlic and citrus sauce.

Pork Chops Cubano with Garlic-Citrus Sauce

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

Pork Chops

  • 1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (4 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Garlic-Citrus Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
  • Step 
    2
    In shallow dish, mix cereal, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, the orange peel, onion powder, oregano, cumin and pepper. Dip pork chops into buttermilk; coat completely with cereal mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook 1 tablespoon garlic in oil about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in lime and orange juices. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition

280 Calories
12g Total Fat
27g Protein
18g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
130mg
6%
Potassium
510mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
7g
30%
Sugars
3g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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