Name: Tequila Chops
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, in medium cubes, at room temperature; 600 grams pork chops; salt; pepper; 1 cup shallot, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 cups Jalapeño chile, in small cubes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cups Tequila; 1 cup chicken broth; Jalapeño chile, sliced, for garnish; parsley, finely chopped; mashed potatoes, for garnish; rice, for garnish

Preparation

30 mins

25 mins

Low

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chops, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside to continue cooking. Add the shallot, garlic, jalapeño, and cumin in the same skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the tequila, bring to the flame, and flambé the alcohol for 2 minutes.

Once the flame goes out, add the chicken broth and the chops. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes or until fully cooked.