Pork Chops (Costeletas De Porco)

• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 small fresh hot red chili peppers or 1/2 small fresh hot green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 pork loin chops, thick-cut
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. Puree the first 8 ingredients in a blender or food processor.
2. Arrange the chops in a dish and pour over the marinade.
3. Marinate for 4 hours, turning once or twice.
4. Lift out the chops and scrape off any marinade.
5. Pat dry with paper towels.
6. Heat the butter in a pan, add the chops, cook on a moderate heat 4-5 minutes on each side.
7. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.
8. Add the marinade to the casserole, add a little water or white or red wine, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
9. Pour over chops and serve.

lemon juice, bay leaf, onion, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper, hot red chili peppers, pork loin chops, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-chops-costeletas-de-porco-455158 (may not work)