Pork.....pork Chops -- Crab Stuffed -- Pork Chops

Timothy J Higgins Eva's Note:

This is served in the Caribbean Islands, Puerto and Cuba! Below is a recipe for the sauce called Basic Mojo sauce. This is served over the Crab Stuffed Chops. The Basic MOJO Sauce Recipe # 417989.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1/4 lb crabmeat
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 center cut bone in pork chops (about 1 1/2 inches thick)
• 1 cup basic orange sauce
• 2 tablespoons oil

Makes 3 cups

• orange sauce
• 4 heads garlic, peeled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup olive oil

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl toss the crab meat,garlic,onion,salt and pepper together. Using a paring knife,slice a small pocket into the side of the chops until it reaches the bone.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of crab meat stuffing into each chop.Use tooth picks to keep closed.
3. In a medium sized bowl,marinate the chops in the Mojo Sauce for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
4. Preheat oven to 350.
5. In a medium sized pan over medium heat,warm the oil.Add the chops and brown them on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes.The orange sauce is the Mojo Sauce! Food.com does not recognize Mojo Sauce!
6. Remove the tooth picks. Serve with additional Mojo Sauce on top.