Shelly's Recipe

CARRIBEAN-STYLE PORK RIB CHOPS (COSTILLITAS DE CERDO)

Category: Pork - Chops and Steaks

6 pork rib chops, about 1 inch thick
4 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup bitter orange juice *
1 tbsp lard or oil

Place the pork chops in a glass baking dish or other non-metal dish. In a food processor or blender, combine cloves, bay leaf, oregano, salt, wine and juice; process until well blended. Pour over chops, turning to coat all sides. Cover and allow to marinate for up to one hour, turning once or twice.

In large skillet heat 1 tbsp of lard or oil. Blot the pork chops with paper towels and saute until brown on both sides, about 4 minutes on each side. Serves 6.

* Bitter Orange Substitute
2 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Mix everything together thoroughly about 1 hour before using. Keep in the refrigerator, tightly sealed, no more than 3 or 4 days. Makes about 1/2 cup.