Best 11 Pork Chops Mexicana Recipes

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When it comes to quick and easy weeknight dinners, pork chops are a great option. They are versatile, affordable, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. This article will provide you with a recipe for a delicious and flavorful pork chops mexicana dish that is sure to please the whole family. The pork chops are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then grilled or pan-fried until cooked through. They are then topped with a zesty salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. This dish is served with a side of rice and beans for a complete meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Spicy Mexican Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ypsi7640

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
6 center-cut pork loin chops
1 medium onion, minced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
28 ounces can diced tomatoes with juice
2 cups frozen corn kernels
fresh ground black pepper
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil on high heat. Add chops and brown one one side (about 3-4 minutes), then turn. Remove to plate.
  • To skillet, add onion, garlic and spices and sauté, stirring occasionally until softened. Add tomatoes with liquid and corn kernels, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chops back to skillet. Bring all to boil, then reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer 30-40 minutes or until chops are done. Taste to correct seasoning and add pepper and cilantro, if desired.
  • Serve with rice (spoon tomato and corn sauce over the top) and sprinkle with grated Monterey Jack cheese if desired.

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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"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

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each )
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/4 cups salsa
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped

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

MEXICAN CHILE PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 46

1/4 cup light agave
2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 cloves garlic, smashed
4 sprigs fresh oregano
3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, broken and some seeds removed
3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, broken and some seeds removed
3 dried chipotle chiles, stemmed, broken and some seeds removed
3 dried chipotle chiles, stemmed, broken and some seeds removed
3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, broken and some seeds removed
3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, broken and some seeds removed
One 12-ounce bottle Mexican beer
1 lime, quartered
2 cups ice cubes
4 double-cut, bone-in pork loin chops (each about 1 1/2-inches thick)
2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for greasing
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Green Chile Sauce, recipe follows
Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
4 hatch chiles
2 Anaheim chiles
2 jalapenos
2 poblano chiles
1 medium sweet onion, halved
1/2 bunch scallions, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice and zest of 1 lime
Juice and zest of 1 lime
1/2 bunch cilantro, rinsed
2 cups diced Roma tomatoes
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons seeded, stemmed and minced jalapenos
1 tablespoon fresh celery juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan set over high heat, add 1 cup water, the agave, 2 tablespoons salt, the cumin, cracked black pepper, garlic, oregano, 2 of the anchos, 1 of the chipotles, 2 of the guajillos, the beer and limes. Cook, stirring, until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat, add the ice, and stir until cool. Pour the brine into a large, resealable plastic bag and add the pork chops. Seal the bag and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat and wipe the grates down carefully with some oiled paper towels to clean and create a nonstick surface.
  • In a dry skillet set over medium-high heat add the remaining 1 ancho, 2 chipotles and 1 guajillo chile. Cook the chiles until fragrant and lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the chiles in a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder. In a small bowl, add the chile powder, cumin, granulated garlic, sugar, paprika, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt, the mustard and ground black pepper. Mix to combine, and set aside.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine, then pat dry and brush with the canola oil. Coat evenly all over with the spice rub. Grill the pork chops for 2 1/2 minutes. Rotate the chops 90 degrees and cook another 2 1/2 minutes to create crosshatch sear marks. Flip the chops over and repeat the same process on the second side. Move the chops to an area of the grill with medium heat and continue cooking until cooked through and an internal thermometer inserted in the chops reads 145 degrees F for medium doneness, 7 to 8 minutes. Rest the chops for 5 to 7 minutes for the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the pork chops with the Grilled Green Chile Sauce spooned over the top and garnish with Pico De Gallo.
  • In a large bowl, add the hatch chiles, Anaheim chiles, jalapenos, poblanos, onions and scallions. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the salt, and mix to coat. Grill the chiles, onions and scallions until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set the scallions and onions aside; place the chiles in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and steam for 6 to 8 minutes. Once the chiles cool, carefully scrape away and discard the charred skin, then remove the stems and seeds, and roughly chop. In the bowl of a food processor, add the chiles, onions, scallions, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, the vinegar, garlic, lime juice, zest and cilantro. Process until smooth and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in a bowl, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a small bowl add the tomatoes, lemon juice, jalapenos, celery juice, cilantro, oil, salt, garlic and onions. Mix to combine, then cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the excess liquid before serving.

MEXICALI PORK CHOPS



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Grab just a couple pantry staples-taco seasoning and your favorite salsa-to cook up a super-quick dinner of tender pork chops smothered in fun flavors. -Laura Cohen, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 envelope taco seasoning
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
Salsa

Steps:

  • Rub taco seasoning over pork chops. In a large skillet, cook chops over medium-high heat in oil until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

MEXICALI PORK CHOPS



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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

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 cup whole kernel corn
4 thick cut butterflied pork chops

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

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Mexican Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pork chops
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup rice, uncooked
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 green pepper, sliced into 6 rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Brown pork chops and arrange in 9x13 baking pan. Season with salt. Sprinkle rice around chops. Combine taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, and water. Pour over chops and rice, cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven, uncover, sprinkle with cheese and add a pepper ring to the top of each chop. Recover and bake 10 minutes more.

PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE GRAVY AND MEXICAN COUSCOUS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Four 4-ounce boneless pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary, from 1 sprig
2 teaspoons finely minced thyme leaves, from 1 large sprig
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 pound fresh pearl onions, peeled, or frozen, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Mexican Couscous, recipe follows
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup dried couscous
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Generously sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, stir together the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the rosemary and thyme until combined. Rub the mixture evenly on both sides of the pork chops and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops on each side until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium, add the pineapple juice, wine and pearl onions. Cover and simmer until the pork chops are cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork chops and onions to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. In a small bowl, mash the butter and flour together with a fork until it forms a paste; whisk the paste into the simmering liquid and cook for about 1 minute, until the sauce is thickened. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and drizzle it over the pork chops just before serving. Serve with Mexican Couscous.
  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water and the butter to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the couscous, swirl the pan to evenly incorporate it, remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cilantro, pine nuts and jalapenos to the couscous, and fluff it with a fork until evenly combined. Season with salt and transfer the couscous to a serving dish. Serve immediately.

EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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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

cooking spray
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 boneless pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup picante sauce
¼ cup taco seasoning mix
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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

PAN SEARED PORK CHOPS & MEXICAN SHELLS



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Give pan seared pork chops a twist. Try one-pan Pan Seared Pork Chops & Mexican Shells recipe. In just 35 minutes you'll have the perfect weeknight dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Tbsp. oil
4 bone-in pork chops (1-1/4 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 cups water
1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 green pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (145°F). Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Add salsa and water to skillet; bring to boil.
  • Stir in Shells and peppers. Cook on medium heat 10 min. Stir in Cheese Sauce; top with chops. Cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 28 g

PORK CHOPS YUCATáN-STYLE



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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

2 cups water
3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 large bone-in rib pork chops
1 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/4-inch disposable aluminum baking pan (to catch drips)
2 cups wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour
4 6 x 3 3/4 x 2-inch disposable mini aluminum loaf pans (for wood chips, if using gas grill)
1 large white onion with skin, quartered through core with some core still attached to each piece
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced
1 bunch red radishes, trimmed, sliced
Warm corn tortillas

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 MEXICANA



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We're not sure who thought to put peanuts, cocoa and cinnamon in a Tex-Mex pork chop skillet, but we do know they had a genius idea!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Baking Ingredients

Time 21m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless pork chops (1 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
1-1/4 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup finely chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook chops in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
  • Combine salsa, peanuts, cocoa and cinnamon; spoon over chops. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chops are done and sauce is thickened, turning chops over and stirring sauce after 3 min.
  • Top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 740 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

Tips:

  • Use bone-in pork chops for extra flavor.
  • Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices before cooking.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat until they are cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Top the pork chops with your favorite Mexican-inspired sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pork chops Mexicana is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers, and then topped with cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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