Name: Peruvian Highlands Protein Platter with Pork Chop
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Peruvian Seasoning; ¼ can Texas Ranchero Beans (drained and rinsed); 2-3 pickled Jalapeño slices, chopped; ¼ tsp Dijon mustard; ¼ tsp honey; ½ tbsp olive oil; ½ tbsp red wine vinegar; ½ yellow bell pepper, diced; ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved; ¼ ripe avocado, diced; A small handful of Italian parsley leaves, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; A few fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 6 oz fresh cut chips (frozen); Salt and pepper to taste; 8 oz Pork Chop; 1 tbsp Peruvian Seasoning; ¼ jar pickled Jalapeño; ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 garlic clove; ⅓ cup extra heavy mayo; ⅓ cup grated Cotija cheese; ½ lime, juiced; ¼ cup fresh parsley; 1 tbsp water; Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary Corner » Peruvian Highlands Protein Platter with Pork Chop

DifficultyIntermediate

Yields1 ServingPrep Time30 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time40 mins

Bean Salad

2 tbsp Peruvian Seasoning

¼ can Texas Ranchero Beans (drained and rinsed)

2-3 pickled Jalapeño slices, chopped

¼ tsp Dijon mustard

¼ tsp honey

½ tbsp olive oil

½ tbsp red wine vinegar

½ yellow bell pepper, diced

½ cup grape tomatoes, halved

¼ ripe avocado, diced

A small handful of Italian parsley leaves, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

A few fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Potatoes on the Side:

6 oz fresh cut chips (frozen)

Salt and pepper to taste

Protein:

8 oz Pork Chop

1 tbsp Peruvian Seasoning

Aji Verde Sauce:

¼ jar pickled Jalapeño

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

1 garlic clove

⅓ cup extra heavy mayo

⅓ cup grated Cotija cheese

½ lime, juiced

¼ cup fresh parsley

1 tbsp water

Salt and pepper to taste

Bean Salad:

In a bowl, combine the Peruvian Seasoning, Beans (drained and rinsed), chopped pickled Jalapeños, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, diced yellow bell pepper, halved grape tomatoes, diced avocado, chopped Italian parsley, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and the juice of half a lime. Mix well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the lime juice and seasoning as needed. Set the bean salad aside.

Protein:

Sprinkle Peruvian seasoning on pork chops and deep fry at 350 degrees for 3 minutes. Then finish in the oven for another 3 minutes at 350 degrees.

Aji Verde Sauce:

In a blender or food processor, combine the pickled Jalapeños, fresh cilantro leaves, garlic clove, extra heavy mayo, parsley, Cotija Cheese, water, juice of half a lime, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until you achieve a smooth sauce-like consistency.

Potatoes on the Side:

deep fry at 375 degrees for 3 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Assemble the Peruvian Highlands Pork Chop Platter:

Place the cooked pork chops on a plate. Spoon the bean salad next to the chicken. Drizzle the Aji Verde Sauce over the pork chop and bean salad. Serve the crispy fresh cut chips on the side. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and a lime wedge, if desired.