Sassy 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 SUMMER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; rub over pork chops. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine barbecue sauce and lemon juice; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours., Discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix peaches, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, brown sugar, lime juice and chile; set aside.
• Rub chili powder on both sides of each pork chop. Place pork on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 9 minutes, turning once, until pork is no longer pink in center. Serve pork chops topped with salsa, or serve salsa on the side.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining butter. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Return chops to skillet. Add corn, lime juice and, if desired, olives; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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.

SASSY SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place pork in shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Mix broth, lime juice, chili powder and garlic rub on both sides of pork, using back of spoon. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. Prepare Cilantro-Mint Salsa. Heat coals or gas grill. Place pork on grill sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and grill 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 8 to 11 minutes, turning frequently, for medium doneness (160°). Serve with salsa.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cilantro-Mint Salsa1 large tomato, seeded and chopped (1 cup)1 jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves1 tablespoon chopped onion1/2 teaspoon lime juiceMix all ingredients in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and let stand at least 1 hour before serving.1 Serving: Calories 175 (Calories from Fat 70) Fat 8g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 65mg Sodium 55mg Carbohydrate 4g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 23g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SASSY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim pork chops.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium- high heat.
• Add chops and brown on both sides.
• Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Place browned chops in pan.
• In a glass measuring cup, mix together soup, ketchup, Worcestershire and water.
• Pour over the pork chops.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until done (it will depend on the thickness of the chops).
• Enjoy!

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.

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.

SASSY SOUTHWEST STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Add carrot, green onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chiles, 1 cup cheese, half of the fried onions and the cilantro. In a large bowl combine picante sauce, tomato sauce and water; stir 1 cup picante mixture into pan., Spread 1 cup remaining picante mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill pasta shells with meat mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese and remaining fried onions. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes.

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.

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.

SYLVIA'S SASSY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Rinse and pat dry the pork.
• Season chops with salt and pepper and let stand 20 minutes, or better yet, overnight in the refrigerator.
• Place chops in a 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
• Sprinkle with the onion.
• In a small bowl, stir together the water and steak sauce and pour over the chops.
• Bake for 1 hour, covered.
• In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings (dicard any more than that), the barbecue sauce, sugar and hot pepper sauce.
• Pour over the chops, turning chops to coat in the sauce and now continue to bake UNCOVERED, for 10 minutes.
• Turn the chops and bake 5 minutes more.