Pace Southwestern Pork Chops Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix rub ingredients.
• Rub generously on pork.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until done.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over chops. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using a slotted spoon, serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork chop mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

SOUTHWEST PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
• Drain and discard marinade from chops. Place on a broiler pan rack. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Baste with reserved marinade.
• Serve topped with remaining marinade and garnished with avocado and cilantro.

EASY SOUTHWEST PORK CHOP DINNER

Steps:

• Season chops on both sides with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter. Brown chops on both sides.
• Remove chops and pour off all but 1 to 2 tablespoons of fat. Stir in flour, breaking up browned bits.
• Place chops back into the skillet and add 1/4 cup of water, cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 15 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except pork.
• Spread chili powder mixture evenly on both sides of pork. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer then 24 hours.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly pink when cut near bone.

SMOKY SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Arrange pork chops onto a medium baking sheet. Rub with liquid smoke and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder.
• onion powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
• Season both sides of pork chops.
• Roast uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove chops from oven and turn. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle with honey (or maple syrup) and return to oven for another 5 minutes.
• Serve hot with sauce from the bottom of the pan spooned over top.

SOUTHWEST PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place uncooked rice in bottom of 9x9 baking dish or casserole dish with a lid. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon taco seasoning over rice.
• Place pork chops on rice; sprinkle chops with remaining 1 tablespoon seasoning. Arrange green pepper slices and 1/2 the sliced green onions over pork chops.
• Drain corn, drain and rinse black beans; spoon beans and corn on pork chops; pour chicken broth over all ingredients.
• Cover and bake 20-30 minutes or until pork is cooked through. Remove cover and sprinkle with shredded cheese; return to oven and bake until cheese is melted.
• Serve with sour cream, sliced green onions, olives, cilantro and salsa.