Western Pork Chops Food

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

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.

SOUTHWEST PORK CHOPS & RICE

Steps:

• Cook peppers and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, rub both sides of chops with combined seasonings.
• Add chops to skillet; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides. Add beans and tomatoes; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min.
• Top chops with cheese; cook, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until chops are done (145ºF) and cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Let stand 3 min. before serving chops and vegetable mixture over rice.

WESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In medium skillet melt margarine over medium heat.
• Add pork chops; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove chops from skillet.
• Add peppers and onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce, corn syrup and chili powder into skillet; add chops.
• Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until pork chops are tender. If desired, serve over cooked noodles or rice.

BAKED PORK CHOP GOULASH

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add olive oil and turn skillet to coat.
• Place pork chops in skillet to brown for 1-2 minutes on each side. Season with salt as you flip the pork chops. Remove pork chops onto a plate and set aside.
• To the skillet, add the onion and saute until softened, 2-3 minutes.
• Add chives, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, tomatoes (with juice), hot sauce and water. Stir and bring to a boil.
• Remove skillet from heat. Fold in the macaroni and top with the reserved pork chops.
• Place skillet into a 350F oven and bake for 50 minutes or until pasta and pork are done. During the final 10 minutes, check to see if any additional water is needed. If so, drizzle 1/4 cup over the top and continue baking until done.

WW SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS - 4 PTS.

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over high heat until hot.
• Press chops with palm of hand to flatten slightly; add to skillet and cook 1 minute on each side or until browned.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Combine salsa and lime juice; pour over chops.
• Simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes or until chops are done.
• If desired, sprinkle chops with cilantro.

WESTERN-STYLE PORK CHOPS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Place chops on rack of broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Mix salsa and marmalade until blended. Reserve half the salsa mixture for later use; spread chops with remaining salsa mixture.
• Broil chops, 6 inches from heat, 8 to 10 min. or until done (145ºF), turning after 5 min. and brushing with reserved salsa mixture.