South Pacific Pork Chops Recipes

PORK CHOPS PACIFICA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Trim any visible fat from the chops.
• Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil.
• Brown the pork chops, 3 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the broth and rice to a boil.
• Stir in the tomatoes, green peppers, and green onions.
• Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
• Arrange the chops on top of the rice mixture so the chops are not touching.
• Bake, covered, for 1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes, until the chops are cooked and the rice is tender.

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.