Best 10 Cooking For Two Slow Cooker Pork Chops Southwest Style Recipes

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If you are looking for a simple and flavorful recipe to cook pork chops, the slow cooker is a great option. With just a few ingredients, you can create a savory and tender pork chop dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The slow cooker does all the work, so you can relax and enjoy your time while dinner cooks itself. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWEST PORK CHOPS



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A spicy bean and corn mixture tops these slow cooker pork chops that are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 5h45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork rib chops, cut 3/4-inch thick (about 2-1/2 lb.)
1 15 ounce can Mexican-style or Tex-Mex-style chili beans
1.25 cup bottled salsa
1 cup fresh* or frozen whole kernel corn
2 cup hot cooked rice
Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 716 mg, Fat 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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This recipe came out of necessity! I love to cook but hate to grocery shop, and one day I found myself with nothing but some pork chops, canned black beans and canned tomatoes. This is the dish I came up with, and my husband loved it.-Vicki L. Blaine, Plymouth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 bone-in pork loin chops(1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST SHREDDED PORK



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This shredded pork shoulder is a set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker recipe that's easy, versatile and packed with Southwest flavor thanks to tomatoes, black beans, chiles and taco seasoning.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 packages (1 oz each) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 boneless pork shoulder (3 to 4 lb)
6 cups hot cooked white rice
Shredded Colby-Jack cheese, sour cream and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix tomatoes, beans, chiles, onions, bell pepper and taco seasoning mix. Add pork shoulder; turn to coat.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until very tender. Remove pork from slow cooker; when cool enough to handle, shred meat with fork. Stir shredded pork back into mixture in slow cooker. Serve with rice; top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK CHOP DINNER FOR TWO



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I've prepared this dish for a tableful of people, but it's also easy to fix just for two. If you like different vegetables, simply add them along with the other ingredients. My side dishes for this meal are toasted bread and salad. -Shirley Lazor Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Layer potatoes, onion and carrot over chops. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until pork chops and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CROCK POT SOUTHWESTERN CHOPS



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Make and share this Crock Pot Southwestern Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pork chops (3/4 inches thick)
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup water
salt and pepper
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients EXCEPT cheese and olives in crockpot.
  • Cook on hi 3 hours.
  • Reduce to low for 5 hours.
  • Place on platter, sprinkle the cheese and olives on top.

SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



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This is the easiest recipe in the world, and so good. Serve with mashed potatoes - to make this really easy, use instant. My husband loves this recipe, and there's nothing to it!

Provided by Kathy Morgret

Categories     Pork Chops

Time 8h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 pork chops
16 ounces sauerkraut with juice

Steps:

  • Place the chops in the bottom the slow cooker and pour the sauerkraut over the top. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 803.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SOUTHWEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS AND CORN



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Dinner for two? Heat up the grill for pork chops and corn - a Southwestern meal made ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bone-in pork rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (3/4 lb)
3 teaspoons southwestern seasoning mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 ears frozen corn-on-the-cob

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWESTERN PORK ROAST RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Roast Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs. boneless pork roast
1 envelope Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Soup Mix
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes , undrained
2 cans (4 oz. ea.) chopped green chilies, undrained
3 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin

Steps:

  • 1.Arrange pork in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over pork. 2.Cook covered on LOW 8 to 10 hours or HIGH 4 to 6 hours or until pork is tender. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked noodles or rice.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWESTERN PORK ROAST



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From Rival Crock Pot Slow Cooker Favourites. This fork-tender pork roast can be served on top of rice or in a sandwich on a crusty bun.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Pork

Time 8h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs boneless pork roast
1 (32 g) envelope onion soup mix
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped and undrained
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Put the pork roast into the slow cooker.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the pork.
  • Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours or until the pork is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 519.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 9.1, Protein 41.8

COOKING FOR TWO: SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS, SOUTHWEST-STYLE



Cooking for Two: Slow-Cooker Pork Chops, Southwest-Style image

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Pork Chops [bone-in, 3/4 inch thick]
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup Salsa
1 cup Corn [frozen]
1 can Pinto Beans [15 oz, drained, rinsed]

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning. Cook pork chops in skillet 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  • 2. In 3- to 4 1/2- quart slow cooker, mix remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon seasoning, the salsa, corn and beans until well blended. Top with pork chops, overlapping as necessary, pressing gently into bean mixture.
  • 3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
  • 4. Remove pork chops to serving platter. Cover to keep warm. With fork or potato masher, mash beans slightly until slightly thickened. Serve pork chops over beans. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Tips:

  • Choose thick-cut pork chops for a more flavorful and juicy dish.
  • Use a variety of spices to create a flavorful rub for the pork chops. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to create a nice crust and lock in the juices.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the slow cooker along with the pork chops. This will help to create a flavorful and healthy meal.
  • Cook the pork chops on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or cornbread.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker pork chops recipe is a great way to enjoy a delicious and flavorful meal with minimal effort. The pork chops are cooked to perfection in the slow cooker, and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily adjust the spices and vegetables to suit your own taste.

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