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

Keegan Schultz
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Latif Baloch
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! I used boneless pork chops and they cooked in about 15 minutes. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and heat.


Tiffany Martinez
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who enjoys a bit of heat. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Gladys Maluleka
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind! The pork chops were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahi Shaikh
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This recipe was amazing! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was simply divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zulqran Khan
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pork chops were a bit dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Steven Dancer
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This recipe was just what I was looking for! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a healthy and satisfying meal.


Lifesweet Wakis
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I've never made pork chops before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again soon.


TAAZ TAAZ
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The pork chops were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served them with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Muriel Gibbs
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I'm not a huge fan of pork chops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pork chops were incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonathan Ayomide11
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This recipe was a disaster! The pork chops were tough and dry, and the sauce was way too spicy. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.


Maria Meador
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pork chops are always delicious. I usually serve them with rice and beans, but they're also great on their own.


Hongorzul Zul
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This recipe was easy to make and the pork chops were cooked perfectly. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who enjoys sweeter sauces.


Kwesi Grant
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Sana Umar
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pork chops were a bit dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Khawar Jani
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who enjoys a bit of heat. The pork chops were very tender and the sauce was very flavorful.


Md Sumon Sumon
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind! The pork chops were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was simply divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Alamgir
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! I used boneless pork chops and they cooked in about 15 minutes. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and heat.


Sadaf Shahzadi
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The pork chops were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. My husband and I both loved it.


Chosen Josephine Richards (Chosen Richards)
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My family loved this recipe! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


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