Mofongo W/creole Pork Chops Recipe
Make Mofongo W/creole Pork Chops Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Mofongo
Creole Pork Chops
Method
Mofongo Preparation
- 1
Peeling and Cutting Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- 2
Frying Plantains
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden yellow, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Mashing Plantains
In a mortar and pestle or a large bowl, combine the fried plantains, garlic cloves, and salt. Mash the mixture together until smooth.
- 4
Adding Chicken Broth
Gradually add the chicken broth and continue to mash until you achieve a fluffy consistency. Stir in the pork cracklings until well combined.
- 5
Shaping Mofongo
Shape the mofongo into small balls or mounds and set aside.
Creole Pork Chops Preparation
- 6
Searing Pork Chops
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Sear each chop for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- 7
- 8
Adding Tomato Sauce and Seasoning
Stir in the tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- 9
Returning Pork Chops
Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the pork is cooked through.
- 10
Serving
Serve the Creole pork chops over the mofongo, spooning the sauce over the top.
