These Mexican pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings a taste of Mexico to your dinner table. Tender and juicy pork chops are seasoned with a blend of Mexican spices, then seared to perfection. Served with a vibrant salsa, these pork chops are a crowd-pleasing meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the pork chops.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned and cooked through.
- While the pork chops are cooking, prepare the salsa by combining the chopped cilantro, minced jalapeno peppers, chopped red onion, lime juice, and tomato in a bowl.
- Serve the cooked pork chops topped with the salsa.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Pork chops are a popular protein choice in Mexican cuisine.
The spice blend used in this recipe adds a flavorful kick to the pork chops.
Using fresh ingredients like cilantro and jalapeno peppers enhances the taste of the dish.
This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve a larger or smaller crowd.