**Pork chops, a quintessential comfort food, get a zesty makeover in this delectable Mexican-inspired recipe. The chops are smothered in a rich, flavorful mole sauce, a hallmark of Mexican cuisine, made with a blend of dried chilies, spices, nuts, and chocolate. This recipe offers two irresistible variations: the classic Ole Mole with its deep, smoky flavor, and the tangy, sweet-and-sour Verde Mole. Both sauces are simmered to perfection, infusing the pork chops with a symphony of Mexican flavors. Accompaniments like fluffy rice, creamy guacamole, and vibrant pico de gallo complete this culinary journey, promising a taste of Mexico in every bite.**
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PORK CHOPS MOLE
Mole sauce or paste, a spicy sauce made with chocolate, cinnamon, dried red pepper and other ingredients, can be found in the Mexican section of your local supermarket.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in 1 tablespoon oil on both sides; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion and green pepper in remaining oil until crisp-tender. , Add tomatoes and mole sauce; stir to combine. Return pork chops to the pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
MEXICAN PORK CHOPS GRANDE, OLE!
I had a lot of leftover taco "fixins" one day, so thawed some pork chops and came up with this recipe. It turned out so good, I wondered which I liked better...the tacos or this!! Nice change of pace, and fantastic presentation! :D Enjoy! Muy Bien!! (Old photo by me)
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Rub taco seasoning mix on both sides of all four pork chops. Or use your own taco seasoning mix. In large skillet, melt butter with vegetable oil, heat over med-high heat. Lightly brown and sear chops on both sides. Transfer to shallow, lightly greased baking dish. Top each chop evenly with salsa. Place in 350º oven for about 30-35 minutes or til done. *Chops are done when very slightly pink inside and juices run clear. *Don't overbake! Bake less if chops are thinner! Top with cheese during last 5 minutes or so of baking. Serve topped with topping ingredients to your heart's desire. Serve with Spanish, Mexican or green rice and refried beans, salsa and white corn tortilla chips if desired.
PORK CHOPS WITH MOLE SAUCE (WW)
These pork chops are pretty good - and the sauce would be wonderful over rice or mashed potatoes--pure comfort food WW style. If you are following the WW flex plan each pork shop is 6 points/serving. Recipe source: WW Magazine (January 2008)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium high heat place peppers and toast for 30 seconds or so on each side. Transfer to a bowl and cover with boiling water; let stand for 20 minutes or until hydrated. Drain.
- Transfer peppers and 1/2 cup broth to a blender and process until smooth. Return to bowl. Set aside.
- Sprinkle pork chops on all sides with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.
- Spray skillet with Pam and set over medium high heat.
- Add pork chops to skillet and brown on each side (3-5 minutes). Transfer pork to a plate and set aside.
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil to skillet and add garlic and onion; cook stirring for 2-5 minutes or until golden.
- Stir in tomato (or when I made these I didn't have any tomatoes, so I used some tomato juice - it gets pureed in the blender anyways - see two steps down) and cook, stirring occasionally for another 2-5 minutes.
- Stir in spices (oregano - cinnamon); cooking stirring frequently for 15 seconds.
- Spoon mixture into blender with the remaining broth (1/2 cup); process for 2 minutes or until smooth.
- Heat remaining oll (1 teaspoon) in skillet over medium heat. Add pepper mixture, tomato mixture, and the remaining salt (1/2 teaspoon); cook stirring until thickened (5-10 minutes). Stir in chocolate and cook, stirring until melted.
- Add the pork chops to skillet and turn to coat. Simmer until cooked through (5-10 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.4, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 410.3, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3
MEXICAN PORK CHOPS WITH VEGGIES (5 WW POINTS)
This is from the Weight Watcher's Simply the Best cookbook, credited to Julie Hessenflow. My family loves this & we don't think it tastes at all like a "diet" recipe.
Provided by AmyMCGS
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Brown pork chops in a hot skillet sprayed with cooking spray-- approximately two minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a large casserole dish.
- Spray the same skillet with cooking spray, add the peppers and onions, and cook until tender. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring often, for about five minutes or until heated through.
- Pour the corn/tomato mixture from the skillet over the pork chops.
- Cover with foil, and bake for 45-50 minutes or until pork is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 832.6, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 30.1
PORK CHOPS OLE
I make this for my family on a regular basis. It has a wonderful flavor and the pork chops are always tender! I found the recipe in a Taste of Home Magazine .
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Pork
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, in a greased 13X9X2-inch baking dish, combine rice, water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; mix well.
- Arrange chops over rice; top with green pepper.
- Cover and bake at 350F for 1-½ hours.
- Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; return to the oven, until cheese is melted.
PORK CHOPS OLE
This recipe is a fun and simple way to give pork chops south-of-the-border flair. The flavorful seasoning, rice and melted cheddar cheese makes this dish a crowd pleaser. A dear friend shared this recipe with me several years ago. -Laura Turner, Channelview, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the water, tomato sauce, green pepper, rice and taco seasoning. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chops over medium-high heat in oil until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm., Sprinkle rice mixture with cheese; arrange chops on top. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. , Freeze option: Omit water and substitute 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice for the uncooked rice. Assemble casserole as directed. Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 587mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN PORK CHOPS
Easy and delicious. Tender pork chops in the best Mexican rice. A perfect weeknight meal.
Provided by cccindy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and black pepper, and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set chops aside.
- Mix the water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning in the prepared baking dish. Lay the chops into the rice mixture, and top with the green bell pepper slices. Cover the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chops are no longer pink inside and the rice is tender, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Uncover the dish, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven, and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 936.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
MEXICAN PORK CHOPS
"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
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
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the pork chops, as this will help to prevent them from sticking and burning.
- Brown the pork chops in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the pot and ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to your desired doneness. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, and 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
- Allow the pork chops to rest for a few minutes before serving, as this will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, vegetables, or tortillas.
- For a more authentic Mexican flavor, use ancho, guajillo, and pasilla peppers to make the mole sauce.
- If you don't have time to make the mole sauce from scratch, you can use a store-bought mole sauce instead.
- Garnish the pork chops with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and sesame seeds before serving.
Conclusion:
Ole Mole Mexican Pork Chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the mole sauce is rich and complex. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Ole Mole Mexican Pork Chops a try.
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