Cuban Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Transform your dinner routine with these flavorful Cuban Slow Cooker Pork Chops, a dish that brings the zesty and aromatic essence of Cuban cuisine straight to your table. This recipe combines bone-in pork chops with a vibrant marinade of fresh orange and lime juice, garlic, ground cumin, and oregano, creating a tangy, citrus-infused base that tenderizes the meat to perfection during slow cooking. Layers of thinly sliced onions and the addition of bay leaves add depth and aroma, while a splash of chicken broth keeps everything moist and flavorful. The slow cooker does all the hard work, ensuring the pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender and infused with Cuban-inspired spices. Perfectly paired with rice, black beans, or sweet plantains, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this easy and delicious meal makes an impressive addition to any weeknight or weekend dinner lineup.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
• 1 cup Fresh orange juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. This will form the marinade.

Step 2

Place the pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over them. Ensure that the pork chops are evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.

Step 3

When ready to cook, remove the pork chops from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Reserve the marinade for later use.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned. This step enhances the flavor but is optional.

Step 5

Place the sliced onions in the bottom of a slow cooker. Lay the seared pork chops on top of the onions.

Step 6

Pour the reserved marinade and chicken broth over the pork chops. Add the bay leaves for extra flavor.

Step 7

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and discard them. Serve the pork chops with the cooked onions and a drizzle of the flavorful cooking liquid from the slow cooker.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve with rice, black beans, or plantains for an authentic Cuban meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1430.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2335.8

Total Fat 141.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 544mg	0%
Sodium 3123.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 199.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.2mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 3522.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 35.0%

Carbs: 9.1%