Chuletas de Cerdo con Queso Chipotle y Arroz Rojo (Pork Chops with Smoky Queso)
Seared pork chops with smoky chipotle queso spooned over, served with red Mexican rice. A weeknight dinner with big flavour.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Mexican red rice (arroz rojo) and Queso (Mexican cheese sauce). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.09 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the chops with the cumin, salt and half the oil. Leave for 15 minutes at room temperature.
15 min - 2
Heat the remaining oil in a heavy frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the chops for 5 to 6 minutes each side until golden and cooked through with no pink and clear juices. Rest for 5 minutes.
11 min - 3
Warm your ready made queso (see the base recipe) gently in a small pan over a low heat, stirring, until steaming. Add a splash of milk if it has thickened. Do not let it boil.
- 4
Stir your ready made chipotle in adobo sauce (see the base recipe) into the warm queso until smooth.
- 5
Reheat your ready made red rice (see the base recipe) in a covered pan with a splash of water until steaming hot all the way through.
- 6
Serve each chop on a mound of rice with the smoky queso spooned over and a lime wedge.
Tips
- Pat the chops dry before seasoning for a good sear.
- Add the chipotle sauce gradually. It adds both smoke and heat.
- Check chops are cooked through with a probe at 70 degrees C or until the juices run clear.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 2 hours and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat the rice only once and make sure everything is steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes. Cook bone-in thighs for 8 minutes each side until they are cooked through with clear juices.
Is it very spicy?
Medium. Use 1 tablespoon of the chipotle sauce for a milder queso.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, with gluten free cornflour in the queso. It contains dairy, but no egg or nuts.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
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