Best 9 Saucy Southwestern Pork Chops Recipes

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When it comes to cooking tender, juicy and flavorful pork chops, the saucy southwestern pork chops recipe is a delectable dish that combines tangy, smoky and savory flavors to create a tantalizing meal. Originating from the vibrant cuisine of the American Southwest, this recipe features succulent pork chops smothered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with an array of spices, peppers and herbs, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that promises to excite your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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

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.

SAUCY SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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This recipe was an instant hit with my husband! It combines green chilies and enchilada sauce to give the chops a zesty southwestern kick. -Jeannette Mitchell, Frederic, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons enchilada sauce mix
4 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, divided
1 small green pepper, sliced into eight rings
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, chilies, water, sauce mix and 2 tablespoons olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Return chops to the pan; top with green pepper rings. Cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes or until meat is tender. , Remove chops and pepper rings; keep warm. Stir sour cream into sauce until blended. Serve with pork and rice. Garnish with remaining olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUCY PORK CHOPS



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Combine BBQ sauce, marmalade, ginger and garlic for a tangy, sweet-and-savory take on Saucy Pork Chops. Five ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, huge flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Spices

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lean bone-in pork chops (1-1/4 lb.), 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. orange marmalade
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Place chops in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix remaining ingredients until blended; pour over chops.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until done (145ºF). Remove from oven. Let stand 3 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

SWEET-AND-SAUCY PORK CHOPS



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This easy weeknight dinner recipe uses sugar to create succulent, caramelized pork chops in record time.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Pork     Quick & Easy     Capers     Garlic     Pork Chop     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (1"-thick) bone-in pork rib chops (look for the most marbled ones you can find, preferably with some fat cap too)
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar, divided
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large shallot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 sprigs rosemary
1 Tbsp. drained capers
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp. sugar. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chops, undisturbed, until well browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook just until second side is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer chops to a plate (they won't be fully cooked); reduce heat to medium.
  • Pour remaining 1 Tbsp. oil into same skillet and add shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and remaining 1 tsp. sugar to skillet. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until vinegar is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add rosemary, capers, and 1/2 cup water to skillet; season with salt. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a very low simmer. Add butter and swirl pan continuously (and vigorously) until sauce becomes smooth, glossy, and emulsified.
  • Return pork chops to skillet, arranging darker side up. Simmer gently in sauce, swirling occasionally, until chops are cooked through, about 3 minutes (a thermometer inserted near the bones should register 135°F).
  • Transfer pork chops to plates and spoon sauce over.

SMOKY SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY SAUCE



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"Om num num num..." That's the sound your family will make when you cook these pork chops. They are easy to prepare and turn out moist, packed with southwestern flavor and a hint of honey-sweetness.

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pork chops, bone-in
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Arrange pork chops onto a medium baking sheet. Rub with liquid smoke and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder.
  • onion powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Season both sides of pork chops.
  • Roast uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove chops from oven and turn. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle with honey (or maple syrup) and return to oven for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with sauce from the bottom of the pan spooned over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 406.7, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.7, Protein 41.4

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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Found this in a cookbook at the library. Sounded good! UPDATE: I've now made this and it IS good. I used garlic powder instead of the clove and it worked fine.

Provided by nemokitty

Categories     Pork

Time 1h44m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork chops (4 to 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix rub ingredients.
  • Rub generously on pork.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 229, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 41.5

SOUTHERN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS IN BROWN GRAVY



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Southern comfort food at its easiest. Pork chops smothered in onion, garlic, baby bella mushrooms, and a brown gravy sauce. Tastes great as gravy on mashed potatoes too!

Provided by TXRachel

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced and quartered
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 ½ cups sliced baby bella mushrooms, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 center-cut pork chops
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion and garlic in the butter, stirring occasionally, until is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove onion and garlic and set aside.
  • Stir flour slowly into butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until flour is deep brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in broth. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, and parsley. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and brown in the hot pan, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Add gravy mixture from the saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat until tender and no longer pink in the centers, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 95.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 828.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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Yippee-ay-oh-so-good! Chili powder, cumin, red pepper and garlic rub these flavorful chops just the right way.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 47m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
8 pork loin or rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (2 1/2 pounds)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

SAUCY CHOPS I



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A wonderful one dish meal that satisfies the meat and potato members of the family. Serve with rolls and a salad.

Provided by Margaret

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Braised

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork chops
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
½ (10.75 ounce) can water

Steps:

  • Coat chops with flour. In a large skillet brown chops in oil. Remove from skillet.
  • Put sliced potatoes in bottom of skillet and add green beans. Place chops on top and cover with tomato soup and water. Simmer, covered on low for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 752.8 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier pork chop, sear it in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side before transferring it to the oven.
  • To ensure the pork chops are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check for doneness by cutting into the pork chop and making sure the juices run clear.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Let the sauce cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

This Saucy Southwestern Pork Chops recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and slightly spicy. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your pork chops turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this Saucy Southwestern Pork Chops recipe a try!

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