Best 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

SOUTHWESTERN PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

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

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.

WW SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS - 4 PTS.

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over high heat until hot.
• Press chops with palm of hand to flatten slightly; add to skillet and cook 1 minute on each side or until browned.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Combine salsa and lime juice; pour over chops.
• Simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes or until chops are done.
• If desired, sprinkle chops with cilantro.

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.

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except pork. Cut outer edge of fat on pork chops diagonally at 1-inch intervals to prevent curling (do not cut into meat). Spread chili powder mixture evenly on both sides of pork chops. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours. Heat coals or gas grill. Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly pink when cut near bone.1 Serving: Calories 185 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 65mg Sodium 120mg Carbohydrate 1g (Dietary Fiber 0g) 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.

PACE SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• From: Campbell's Kitchen
• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes
• Serves: 4
• Simply delicious and ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is sure to win over your family. Picante sauce, brown sugar and apples make ordinary pork chops extraordinary.
• Directions:
• Coat the pork with the flour. Stir the picante sauce, brown sugar and apple in a medium bowl.
• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Pour off any fat.
• Pour the picante sauce mixture over the pork. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
• TIP Flavor Variation: You can really spice up this recipe by adding 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce to the picante sauce mixture.
• TIP Chef Tip: Try this autumn-inspired version! Substitute 1 1/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, for the bone-in pork chops. Marinate the pork in apple cider to cover for 6 to 8 hours. Brown the pork as directed in Step 2, then add 1/4 cup applejack (a type of apple brandy), stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. For Step 3, pour the picante sauce mixture over the pork and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes or until the pork is fork-tender. Stir 1 tablespoon butter into the skillet before serving. Serve over buttered noodles with braised red cabbage on the side.