Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops! Quick and Easy!

I found this Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops on a meeting hand out back in 2013, and it is still a family favorite all these years later!  Now it’s no secret I have been doing Weight Watchers since 2011, I have seen changes from Points Plus Value to Smart Points, and now to Smart Points with Freestyle. While I am bummed pork chopped didn’t change points, it is one of my favorite lean proteins, and it gives me a break from chicken too.   (I have included affiliate links to products I love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Now, these Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops are also on Weight Watchers website -> here as well. I did mine a bit differently and double the marinade in the bag and also added another seasoning. as well. I have to 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:

Topping:

• 1 small uncooked red onion(s), thinly sliced
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp cilantro fresh (or to taste) chopped
• ¼ Tsp salt

Marinade:
**I varied this a bit to make for more flavorful pork chops and to allow more to cover**

• 6 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 Tsp of Salt
• 4 Tsp of olive oil (extra-virgin)
• 3 Tsp Minced Garlic
• 2 Tsp Oregano
• 2 Tsp ground Cumin
• ½ Tspish of ground black pepper
• Optional ¼ cup of Cabelas Tequila lime seasoning
• 1lb of pork chips lean.

Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops Directions:

Chop your onion and cilantro up

In a bowl combine together the topping ingredients and allow it to set for about 30 minutes (I throw mine in the fridge while the meat is marinating

In a Gallon Ziploc Bag throw in all your marinade ingredients

I squished the bag up to mixt he ingredients before throwing in the pork chops

Allow marinating however long you want

Either oil or grease your pan or grill

Cook until you reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees

Plate and place on marinated onions on top for more flavor

Serve with potatoes or a salad

Now mine came out to 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle points as ours served 5 people.  Be sure to calculate your points, as well as some brands, do vary pointwise.

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Weight Watchers Cuban Pork Chops!Quick and Easy!

Weight Watchers Cuban Pork is a great way to enjoy a lean protein!! It was a hit with the whole family when we paired with a light salad!  

Course Entree

Cuisine American, Grilling

Keyword Griling, Marinade, pork chops

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Marinating 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 5

Ingredients

• 1 small uncooked red onion sliced thin
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp cilantro fresh
• ¼ Tsp salt
• 6 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 Tsp of Salt
• 4 Tsp of olive oil
• 3 Tsp Minced Garlic
• 2 Tsp Oregano
• 2 Tsp ground Cumin
• ½ tsp Ground black pepper
• 1/4 Cup Cabelas Tequila Lime
• 1 lb of pork chips lean

Instructions

1. Chop your onion and cilantro up
2. In a bowl combine together the topping ingredients and allow it to set for about 30 minutes (I throw mine in the fridge while the meat is marinating)
3. In a Gallon Ziploc Bag throw in all your marinade ingredients
4. I squished the bag up to mixt he ingredients before throwing in the pork chops
5. Allow to marinate however long you want
6. Either oil or grease your pan or grill
7. Cook until you reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees
8. Plate and place on marinated onions on top for more flavor
9. Serve with potatoes or a salad