Pork Chops Costeletas De Porco

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Brazilian cooks use marinades, not just to tenderize meats, but to give them extra flavor and as the basis for a lively accompanying sauce. From a little brazilian cookbook by elizabeth lambert ortiz.

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Steps

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Puree the first 8 ingredients in a blender or food processor.

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Arrange the chops in a dish and pour over the marinade.

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Marinate for 4 hours , turning once or twice.

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Lift out the chops and scrape off any marinade.

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Pat dry with paper towels.

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Heat the butter in a pan , add the chops , cook on a moderate heat 4-5 minutes on each side.

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Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.

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Add the marinade to the casserole , add a little water or white or red wine , bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

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Pour over chops and serve.

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Ingredients

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lemon juice, bay leaf, onion, garlic clove, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper, red chili peppers, pork loin chops, butter