Mexican chile pork chops are a flavorful and succulent dish that combines the bold flavors of Mexican spices with the tender texture of pork chops. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy heat level, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. With a variety of cooking methods to choose from, such as grilling, baking, or braising, you can easily create a delicious and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN PORK CHOPS
"We enjoy Mexican Pork Chops over rice to catch the spicy sauce," says Nancy Negvesky of Somerville, New Jersey. "You can use mild, medium or hot salsa. If the pork chops are too spicy hot, you can eliminate the cumin-chili powder rub."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine cumin and chili powder; rub over both sides of pork. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides over medium heat. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa, cocoa and cinnamon; pour over pork. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, stirring sauce occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK AND GREEN CHILE CASSEROLE
I work at a local hospital and another job part time, so I'm always on the lookout for good, quick recipes to fix for my family. Some of my co-workers and I exchange recipes. This zippy casserole is one that was brought to a picnic at my house. People raved over it. -Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil; drain. Stir in the beans, soup, tomatoes, chiles, rice, water, salsa and cumin. , Pour into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with jalapeno slices. Freeze option: Sprinkle cheese over cooled unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with jalapeno slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 814mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
MEXICALI PORK CHOPS
Unusual but delicious way to serve pork chops. Colorful, quick and easy! Serve over steamed rice, if desired, or just as it is.
Provided by DAVERINO
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and corn and saute for 5 more minutes. Pour this mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- Melt the remaining butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and saute for 2 minutes per side, then place the chops in the baking dish over the vegetable mixture and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 594.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN PORK CHOPS
Easy and delicious. Tender pork chops in the best Mexican rice. A perfect weeknight meal.
Provided by cccindy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and black pepper, and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set chops aside.
- Mix the water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning in the prepared baking dish. Lay the chops into the rice mixture, and top with the green bell pepper slices. Cover the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chops are no longer pink inside and the rice is tender, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Uncover the dish, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven, and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 936.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
CHILE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
You know how food usually tastes better when someone else makes it? After taking my first bite of this, I could swear someone else made it. It's that good. Succulent pork chops with tons of flavor. From Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro. She suggests serving it with a Fresh Tomatillo Sauce which I will post separately.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Red Chile Adobo Paste: Remove the seeds and veins from the chiles. Heat a skillet over medium heat and roast the chiles on both sides until they begin to release their aroma and soften a bit, about 1 minute (As soon as you begin to smell them, they are ready. If you hesitate, they will have a bitter taste).
- Transfer to a blender and fill with boiling water. Allow the chiles to soak for 30 minutes, making sure to keep them submerged under water. (You may need to wedge the blender top into the opening to help keep the chiles under water.)
- Roast the garlic on the same pan used to toast the chiles over medium heat, turning often until the skin blackens and the garlic begins to smell toasty, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and peel. Set aside.
- Pour the water out of the blender jar, leaving behind the rehydrated chiles. Add the garlic along with cinnamon, bay leaf, cumin, pepper, oregano, salt, and vinegar and puree until smooth. (You may need to pulse and scrape down the mixture a few times to get the puree started.).
- Marinate the Pork Chops: Slather both sides of the pork chops with the chile paste and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes (and up to a few hours).
- Sear the Pork Chops: Leave a light coating of the chile paste on the pork chops and season with salt and pepper. Place a large, well seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork chops in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes on each side, or until the meat turns golden brown.
- Braise in Beer: Pour in enough beer to barely cover the chops. Cover the pan ( with a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the pan if your pan does not have a lid) and decrease the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn the pork chops over and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Reduce the Liquid to a Glaze: Uncover the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Alow the liquid to reduce almost completely, flipping the pork chops over every few minutes to ensure that both sides become glazed with the reduced sauce. This should take about 10 minutes. Serve warm.
PORK CHOPS YUCATáN-STYLE
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories Pork Low Cal High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Pork Chop Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Stir water, kosher salt, bay leaves, allspice, and black peppercorns in medium bowl until salt dissolves for brine. Arrange pork chops in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Pour brine over. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
- For charcoal grill:
- Remove top rack from barbecue. Place 1 aluminum pan in center of lower grill rack for drip pan. Light briquettes in chimney; carefully pour onto lower grill rack, forming piles on either side of drip pan. Drain wood chips; scatter wood chips evenly over coals. Return top grill rack to barbecue.
- For gas grill
- Remove top grill rack from barbecue. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). If using 2-burner grill, light 1 burner. If using 3-burner grill, do not light center burner. Drain wood chips. Stack 2 mini loaf pans (one inside the other); fill with 1 cup wood chips. Stack remaining loaf pans; fill with 1 cup wood chips. Place pans directly on flame (if using 3-burner grill, place both pans on 1 lit side). Place aluminum baking pan on unlit portion of grill. Return top grill rack to barbecue.
- Grill onion quarters until browned (skin may burn), about 3 minutes per side. Cool and peel. Thinly slice and place in bowl. Add orange juice and lime juice. Season onion mixture to taste with salt. Mix in chopped cilantro.
- Remove pork from brine; pat dry, then grill covered over drip pan until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; let rest 10 minutes.
- Arrange cabbage on platter. Top with pork, avocado, and radishes. Drain onion; scatter over pork and vegetables. Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves over. Serve with warm corn tortillas.
PORK CHOPS IN ORANGE CHILE SAUCE
Based on Lynne Rossetto Kasper's improvisation of a classic combination she learned from Ron Bechtol, a gifted cook who divides his time between San Antonio and Mexico. Recalling the Mexican stew using the same flavors, I was instantly drawn to this recipe. Below is my rendition.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Oranges
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To prepare marinade, begin by first toasting the chiles in a hot skillet for a minute or so until they begin to emit a peppery fragrance. Cast iron works best.
- Remove tops from peppers and split into 2 or 3 large pieces. If you want a milder sauce, discard the seeds. Place the pieces in a cup of boiling water for 20 minutes to soften.
- Loosely drain water and place chiles in a blender with the garlic, salt, pepper, brown sugar, orange zest, orange segments, orange juice concentrate, and broth. Blend into a pureé.
- Place the marinade in a resealable bag or container. Add the chops and marinade in the ice box for 8 to 24 hours. Longer really is better.
- To prepare the chops, remove chops from marinade and lightly pat dry. Reserve marinade for the sauce.
- Heat skillet until hot but not smoking. Add a little oil to coat the pan. Cook pork chops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side to get a nice brown sear. Reduce the heat to medium and add in the resrved marinade. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the chops are tender.
- Remove chops from pan and place on plate and tent to keep hot. If you would like a thicker more intensely flavored sauce, reduce heat a small amount and cook down for a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 367.9, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 10.8, Protein 22.8
CHILI-MARINATED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Josefina Howard
Categories Blender Herb Pork Marinate Sauté Low Fat Pork Chop Spirit Hot Pepper Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat; add chilies. Using spatula, press down on chilies until beginning to soften and darken, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chilies to work surface; cool. Cut chilies in half lengthwise; remove seeds and stems and discard. Place in bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover; let stand until chilies soften, about 1 hour.
- Drain chilies, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Place chilies in blender. Add vinegar, garlic, cloves, oregano, cinnamon, thyme and reserved soaking liquid. Blend until smooth paste forms, about 2 minutes. Arrange pork in shallow dish. Spoon chili paste over pork; turn to coat. Cover, chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Remove pork from marinade, scraping off excess chili paste. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet; cook until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Tips:
- Choose thick pork chops (about 1 inch thick) for best results.
- To make a quick and easy marinade, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin.
- If you don't have chile powder, you can substitute a mixture of paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- To make the sauce, use a combination of canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green chiles.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and additional chili powder, if desired.
- Serve the pork chops with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Conclusion:
This easy recipe for Mexican Chile Pork Chops is a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin, then seared and simmered in a delicious sauce made with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green chiles. Serve the pork chops with rice, beans, and tortillas for a complete and satisfying meal.
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