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    Cuban Pork Chops

    Published: Aug 6, 2015 · Modified: Jun 8, 2021 by Bowl Me Over · 18 Comments

    What is a Cuban Pork Chop? It's a pork chop with great marinade stuffed with ham, swiss cheese and a slice of dill pickle.
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    Cuban Pork Chops

    Tender grilled pork, stuffed with thinly sliced ham, cheese and pickles! So easy to make and just delicious!

    Love this recipe, then be sure to try Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork next - tender, sauce pork perfect for sandwiches, nachos and tacos

    Cuban Pork Chops

    Cuban Pork Chops

    Today I'm sharing a recipe that's loonnngggg.....overdue! I've posted pictures of this meal on Facebook and made promises about getting it together, but sadly...never put the recipe to paper. My apologies!

    It's a pork chop with great marinade stuffed with ham, swiss cheese and a slice of dill pickle (yes, I said dill pickle!). Before you roll your eyes and delete this email, hang with me here - this is such a flavorful combination of flavors and something you have to try!

    Cuban Pork Chop

    Cuban Pork Chop

    And it's super easy - time to get your grill on!

    For another super easy and delicious pork chop be sure and try this recipe, crock pot pork chops - a simple set and forget meal!

    Cuban Pork Chops
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    Cuban Pork Chops

    What is a Cuban Pork Chop? It's a pork chop with great marinade stuffed with ham, swiss cheese and a slice of dill pickle.
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    Prep Time2 hrs 15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Pork
    Cuisine: Caribbean
    Servings: 4 chops
    Calories: 720kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients

    • For the Marinade -
    • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice + zest of orange
    • 1 lime juiced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • For the Pork Chops -
    • 4 bone-in pork chops
    • 4 slices ham
    • 4 slices swiss cheese
    • 6-8 slices thin dill pickles

    Instructions

    • Combine the marinade ingredients in a large Ziploc bag and mix well to combine.
    • Take each pork chop and with a sharp knife cut a pocket in the fatty side of the pork chop. Work the knife and cut almost to the bone, widening the pocket inside the chop. Do this with each of the pork chops.
    • Put the pork chops into the plastic bag. Seal it well and massage the marinade into the chops. When all the pork chops are covered in marinade, put the bag of marinade & chops into a large bowl and tuck it into the refrigerator for two hours.
    • Your choice, put them on the grill or use your stovetop grill - here are the directions for in-house. Preheat oven to 375.
    • Prepare the stuffing - pretty simple, just slice the pickles and set out the ham & cheese on a plate. Once you begin working with the raw pork for stuffing you'll be happy you have it set aside.
    • After two hours, remove the chops from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid. Blot the excess liquid off the chops. Take each pork chop and stuff it with a slice of ham, dill pickles and a slice of cheese. Do not over stuff.
    • Grill on side one about 5 minutes, twist about ¼ turn and continue grilling another 3 minutes (this will give you great grill marks. Flip and finish cooking in the oven about 8 minutes or until the internal temperatures reads 145 degrees. Allow to rest about 5 minutes before serving

    Nutrition

    Calories: 720kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 750mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 15.5mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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    1. swathi

      August 16, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Looks delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 17, 2015 at 6:20 am

        You bet - so happy to be included!!

        Reply
    2. April J Harris

      August 14, 2015 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      I've never had Cuban Pork Chops but I sure do love the sound of the ingredients! What a delicious recipe! Pinning and sharing. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul hop, Deb!

      Reply
    3. Amy (Feeding Finn)

      August 10, 2015 at 10:27 pm

      They sound delicious and something I have never tried. Must give this a go 🙂

      Reply
    4. Amy @ Accidental Happy Baker

      August 07, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      My boys would go crazy for these! These pork chops are absolutely full of their most favorite foods.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 07, 2015 at 7:45 pm

        Thanks Amy - I hope the boys enjoy them!

        Reply
    5. Dee Dee

      August 07, 2015 at 11:45 am

      There is nothing like a good(OK, great) Cuban sandwich. This makes me want one tonight for dinner!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 07, 2015 at 7:45 pm

        YUM, yum, yum! 😀

        Reply
    6. Peter @Feed Your Soul Too

      August 07, 2015 at 9:03 am

      What a flavorful looking dish. Love the Cuban flavors.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 07, 2015 at 7:44 pm

        Thanks Peter - sure appreciate you stopping by!

        Reply
    7. Kaitie @ Fuchsia Freezer

      August 07, 2015 at 6:57 am

      SO i LOVE cuban food… do you think the marinade would work well if i did a pork loin roast rather then chops?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 07, 2015 at 7:44 pm

        I'm sure that it would Kaitie, just adjust the amount up, probably butterlfy the roast. That would be delish!

        Reply
    8. Julie @ Texan New Yorker

      August 07, 2015 at 6:10 am

      It's a low carb cubano!!! I love it!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 07, 2015 at 7:43 pm

        Awesome, give it a try Julie!

        Reply
    9. Melissa

      August 07, 2015 at 4:36 am

      I love Cuban Sandwiches and I bet I would love these pork chops!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 07, 2015 at 7:43 pm

        Yes - if you love a Cuban Sandwich, you'd love this!

        Reply

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