Pace Southwestern Pork Chops Recipes

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:

• Trim excess fat from chops. Place chops in the bottom of a 3-1/2- or 4-quart crockery cooker. Add chili beans and salsa. Cover; cook on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 hours or low-heat setting for 5 hours. When that step is complete, turn to high-heat setting, if necessary. Stir in corn. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer on high-heat setting. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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.

SAUCY SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, chilies, water, sauce mix and 2 tablespoons olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Return chops to the pan; top with green pepper rings. Cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes or until meat is tender. , Remove chops and pepper rings; keep warm. Stir sour cream into sauce until blended. Serve with pork and rice. Garnish with remaining olives.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet.
• Brown the pork chops on both sides.
• Season the chops with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• In a greased dutch oven or baking dish combine rice, chicken stock, tomato sauce, corn, green chiles, bell pepper, serrano peppers and spices.
• Place the chops over the rice mixture.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle with cheese.
• Return to the oven uncovered until the cheese melts (2-3 minutes).
• Serve with cilantro garlic bread.

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.

SIMPLE TIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Place pork chops in a baking pan. Spread 1 teaspoon of butter over each chop, then spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise over butter. Season each one with seasoning salt, pepper and parsley. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over the top of each pork chop.
• Bake 35 minutes in preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the chops has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).