Best Sassy 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 PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with pepper blend. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine pineapple and salsa. Bring to a boil. Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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.

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.

BAKED SAUCY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with onion., In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Bake, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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!

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.