Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Chili-Marinated Pork Chops

By Josefina Howard

3.3

(5)

Here's a simple, richly flavored recipe from Josefina Howard, owner of Rosa Mexicano restaurant in New York.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

3 dried ancho chilies
2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
2 garlic cloves
2 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 4-ounce boneless pork loin chops
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat; add chilies. Using spatula, press down on chilies until beginning to soften and darken, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chilies to work surface; cool. Cut chilies in half lengthwise; remove seeds and stems and discard. Place in bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover; let stand until chilies soften, about 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Drain chilies, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Place chilies in blender. Add vinegar, garlic, cloves, oregano, cinnamon, thyme and reserved soaking liquid. Blend until smooth paste forms, about 2 minutes. Arrange pork in shallow dish. Spoon chili paste over pork; turn to coat. Cover, chill at least 6 hours or overnight.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Remove pork from marinade, scraping off excess chili paste. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet; cook until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
215; total fat
8 g; saturated fat
2 g; cholesterol
106 g.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsAncho ChileChileVegetableGarlicRoot VegetablePork LoinPorkMeatCinnamonHerbs & SpicesThymeMainDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeEasyFryBlenderBon Appétit
Read More
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in May
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Whole Lemon Bars
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Grilled Salmon With Dill Chimichurri
Grilling fish atop a bed of lemon slices is the key to not sticking.
Grilled Steak With Spicy Peanut Dressing
A punchy, spicy peanut vinaigrette transforms a simply grilled steak into a showstopping main.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like “phenomenal” whole lemon bars and grilled salmon with dill chimichurri.
Charred Vegetable Ragù
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
Miso-Peanut Hibachi Chicken
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.