Best 2 Pork Chops Mole Recipes
Pork chops mole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender pork chops with a rich, complex mole sauce. The mole sauce is made with a variety of ingredients, including chili peppers, chocolate, nuts, and spices, and it is simmered until it is thick and flavorful. The pork chops are then cooked in the mole sauce until they are cooked through and tender. Pork chops mole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.
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OLE MOLE MEXICAN PORK CHOPS
A delicious taste of Old Mexico. Serve on a bed of rice and you've got dinner! Original recipes was an entry in RZ CrazeE recipe contest, however I have since modified the recipe to fit our taste.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Mexican
Time 6h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix together crushed tomatoes, chipotle pepper, cumin, chili powders, cocoa, oregano, beans and poblano peppers. Pour in beer and stir.
- In small skillet fry bacon until crisp: remove bacon to paper towel to drain, set aside.
- Saute chopped onions and garlic in one tablespoon of bacon fat for about three minutes, add to tomato mixture.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Place sliced onions on bottom of crock pot; place pork chops on top of onions; this will prevent the chops from sticking.
- Add tomato mixture to crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours (time may vary).
- Stirring is not necessary; removing the lid results in heat loss and may require extended cooking time.
- Stir in corn approximately 1 hour before serving.
- If the sauce is to thin, mix corn meal or masa harina with a little water and stir a little into the sauce until you've achieved desired thickness.
- Just before serving squeeze lime juice into pot and stir.
- To serve place pork chops on a bed of rice, spoon sauce on top and garnish with bacon bits and cilantro.
PORK CHOPS MOLE
Mole sauce or paste, a spicy sauce made with chocolate, cinnamon, dried red pepper and other ingredients, can be found in the Mexican section of your local supermarket.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in 1 tablespoon oil on both sides; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion and green pepper in remaining oil until crisp-tender. , Add tomatoes and mole sauce; stir to combine. Return pork chops to the pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to prevent the mole from scorching.
- Toast the spices before grinding them to release their full flavor.
- If you don't have a blender, you can grind the spices in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
- Be careful not to overcook the pork chops, or they will become dry and tough.
- Serve the pork chops with rice, beans, or tortillas.
Conclusion:
Pork chops mole is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The rich and complex flavors of the mole sauce complement the tender pork chops perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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