Easy and Delicious Mexican Pork Chops

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Easy and Delicious Mexican Pork Chops
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 07, 2024

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

  1. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the pork chops.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned and cooked through.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve the cooked pork chops topped with the salsa.
  7. 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.