I found this Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops on a meeting hand outback in 2013, and it is still a family favorite all these years later! Pork chops are one of my favorite lean proteins, and they also give me a break from chicken.
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These Weight Watchers Pork Chops are also on WW website -> here. I did mine a bit differently, doubled the marinade in the bag, and also added another seasoning. as well. I must say it’s one of those few dishes I first worried the kids wouldn’t eat, but they loved it and even had seconds!!
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Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops Ingredients:
WW Pork Chops Topping Ingredients:
- Red Onion– These will be thinly Sliced for the marinade.
- Lime Juice
- Cilantro– You will chop up fresh to be chopped. You can use dried cilantro.
- Salt
Weight Watchers Pork Chops Marinade Ingredients:
- Lime Juice
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- Minced Garlic
- Oregano
- Cumin
- Black Pepper
- Cabelas Tequila Lime Seasoning
- Pork Chops Boneless Lean
How To Make Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops:
Start out by chopping up your onion and cilantro up, the amount of these can be done to your family’s taste preference.
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In a bowl, combine the topping ingredients and allow it to rest for about 30 minutes.
In a Gallon Ziploc Bag, throw in all your marinade ingredients without the pork chops. (I placed mine in the fridge while the meat was marinating)
Either shake or squish the bag to mix the marinade ingredients before putting the pork chops in the bag.
Allow the pork to marinate for however long you want. Mine was about 45 minutes, but you could do an overnight marinate.
Either oil or grease your pan or grill to warm up to cook your pork chops.
Allow the pork chops to cook and flip them to ensure they cook properly. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they are at least 145 degrees.
Plate and place marinated onions on the pork chops for more flavor.
Serve with potatoes or a salad.
Grilled Cuban Pork Chops Weight Watchers Breakdown
Mine came out to 6 Weight Watchers points as ours served five people. Be sure to calculate your points, as well, as some brands vary pointwise.
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Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops!Quick and Easy!
Equipment
Ingredients
WW PORK CHOPS TOPPING INGREDIENTS
- 1 Red Onions
- 3 Tablespoon Lime Juice
- 2 Teaspoon Cilantro Fresh
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Cuban Pork Chop Marinade Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 4 Teaspoon Olive Oil
- 3 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 2 Teaspoon Oregano
- 2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ½ Teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1/4 Cup Cabelas Tequila Lime
- 1 Pound Boneless Pork Chops
Instructions
- Start out by chopping up your onion and cilantro up, the amount of these can be done to your family's taste preference.
- In a bowl combine together the topping ingredients and allow it to rest for about 30 minutes. (I placed mine in the fridge while the meat is marinating)
- In a Gallon Ziploc Bag throw in all your marinade ingredients without the pork chops.
- Either shake or squish the bag around to mix the marinade ingredients before putting the pork chops in the bag.
- Allow the pork to marinate for however long you want mine was about 45 minutes but you could do an overnight marinate.
- Either oil or grease your pan or grill to warm up to cook your pork chops.
- Allow the pork chops to cook and flip them as well to make sure they cook properly.
- Plate and place on marinated onions on top of the pork chops for more flavor.
- Serve with potatoes or a salad.
Sinea Pies says
Wow, Jenny, this sounds great. I just started back on Weight Watchers and will definitely try this recipe. Pinned!
Mary Anne Tim says
Also being on Weight Watchers, am I missing the Nutritional Information or any WW Points?
Jenny says
I only count the points for the weight of the pork after it’s cooked so it will vary based on the size of your pork chops.
Mary Jane Otani says
What is Cabelas? tried looking it up, asked Alexia and Google said it was a hunting and fishing store?
Jenny says
It is a hunting and fishing store. You can order their spices on their site or sometimes you can find them on Amazon. I go there just for the tequila lime seasoning it’s amazing!
Steve Archie says
Good recipe, learn a lot today. Thanks for posting.
Danielle says
This looks wonderful! I’m on my first week of weight watchers and love it so far. Plan to make this tonight, can you tell me temp and time to bake in oven please?
Jenny says
I have only ever grilled them I am sorry! I would start them at 350 degrees and keep an eye on how they cook. Let me know how they turn out.