Southwest Grilled Pork Chops And Corn Recipes

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:

• 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.

PORK CHOPS WITH CHARRED CORN AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the corn, red onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, without stirring, until the corn starts browning, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until charred and tender, about 2 more minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in 2 tablespoons vinegar and the honey; remove from the heat.
• Combine the arugula and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Divide the pork and arugula among plates. Stir the basil into the corn mixture and spoon over the pork.

GRILLED BBQ PORK CHOP DINNER

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium heat.
• Arrange each ear of corn on piece of heavy-duty foil; spread with butter. Wrap corn securely.
• Grill corn 5 min. Place chops on grill. Grill corn with chops 10 to 12 min. or until corn is tender and chops are done (145°), turning frequently and brushing chops with barbecue sauce.
• Let chops stand 3 min. Serve chops with corn and salad greens drizzled with dressing.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturere. Sprinkle pork chops with 2 teaspoons of seasoning mix. Let stand at room temperature no more than 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cilantro, melted butter, lime juice and remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning mix. Coat corn with 1 tablespoon cilantro mixture; reserve remaining mixture. Wrap each ear of corn in heavy-duty foil, sealing edges well and leaving room for heat expansion.
• Place pork on unheated side of two-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill, or over low heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes. Turn pork and corn; cook 7 to 8 minutes longer or until corn is hot, pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 160 F. Serve remaining melted butter mixture with corn and pork.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. Sprinkle pork chops with 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix. Let stand at room temperature no more than 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cilantro, melted butter, lime juice and remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning mix. Coat corn with 1 tablespoon cilantro mixture; reserve remaining mixture. Wrap each ear of corn in heavy-duty foil, sealing edges well and leaving room for heat expansion.
• Place pork on unheated side of two-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill. (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Place corn directly over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes. Turn pork and corn; cook 7 to 8 minutes longer or until corn is hot, pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 160°F. Serve remaining melted butter mixture with corn and pork.