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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.