---
title: Cuban-Style Sazon Pork Chops
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cuban-style-sazon-pork-chops-66c387c3a84c6dba684c614c"
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - New
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 445
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Many loved the combination of flavors, praising the dish's authenticity and balance. Some found it a bit bland, suggesting extra seasoning."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Quick and easy for most, though some noted it was time-consuming with lots of chopping and multiple pans."
nutrition:
  calories: 920
  protein: 41
  fat: 42
  saturated fat: 11
  carbohydrates: 86
  sugar: 11
  fiber: 11
  cholesterol: 100
  sodium: 2260
  potassium: 1190
  calcium: 100
  iron: 4.4
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Cuban%20Recipes/cuban-style-saz-n-pork-chops.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce.
Peel and mince or grate @garlic{6%clove}. Cut @tomato{2%unit} into 1/4-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the @onion{2%unit}; finely dice remaining onion. Core, deseed, and dice @long green pepper{2%unit} into 1/4-inch pieces.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{4%tsp} in a #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp garlic (2 tsp for 4 servings) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.
Stir in @jasmine rice{1%cup}, @water{3/4%cup}, and 1/2 tsp @salt{12%tsp} (1 1/2 cups water and 1 tsp salt for 4). Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ~{15%minutes} to ~{18%minutes}.
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While rice cooks, in a #medium bowl{}, combine tomato, sliced onion, @white wine vinegar{10%tsp}, 1/2 tsp @sugar{1.5%tsp}, 1/4 tsp salt, and @black pepper{} (1 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp salt for 4 servings). Set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in a second #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, diced onion, 1 tsp @Loisa Sazon Organic Seasoning{2%unit}, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper (2 tsp Loisa Sazon Organic Seasoning and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are browned and slightly tender, ~{3%minutes} to ~{4%minutes}.
Stir in @black beans{2%unit} and their liquid and 1/4 tsp sugar (1/2 tsp for 4). Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and slightly reduced, ~{2%minutes} to ~{3%minutes}.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While beans cook, pat @pork chops{20%oz} dry with @paper towels{}. Season all over with remaining Loisa Sazon Organic Seasoning, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, ~{4%minutes} to ~{6%minutes} per side. TIP: If the pork begins to brown too quickly, reduce heat to medium.
Transfer to a #cutting board{} and let rest for at least ~{5%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a #small microwave-safe bowl{}, combine remaining garlic, 2 TBSP @cooking oil{4%tbsp}, and 1/4 tsp salt (4 TBSP oil and 1/2 tsp salt for 4 servings). Cover tightly with @plastic wrap{} and microwave for ~{60%seconds}. Carefully uncover and stir.

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP @butter{2%tbsp} (2 TBSP for 4 servings).
Slice pork crosswise.
Divide rice, beans, and tomato salad (draining first) between plates in separate sections. Top rice with pork and drizzle with garlic oil. Serve.
Pork is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.