Best 7 Spicy Mexican Pork Chops Recipes

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Pork chops, a versatile and affordable cut of meat, take on a vibrant and flavorful transformation in this culinary journey inspired by the bold traditions of Mexican cuisine. Pork chops are seasoned with a fiery blend of spices, creating a tantalizing aroma that fills the kitchen. The tender pork chops are seared to perfection, locking in their juices and creating a delightful crust.

Accompanying the succulent pork chops is an array of tantalizing side dishes that elevate the dining experience. A zesty and refreshing tomato salsa, bursting with the flavors of fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and lime, adds a vibrant touch to each bite. Creamy and indulgent mashed potatoes, prepared with butter, milk, and a hint of garlic, provide a velvety foundation for the savory pork chops. Roasted vegetables, caramelized to perfection, offer a medley of colors and flavors, completing this delectable feast.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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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

cooking spray
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 boneless pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup picante sauce
¼ cup taco seasoning mix
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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

CAJUN SPICED PORK CHOPS



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This is an incredibly flavorful recipe that is quick and easy to make. Most people keep these spices stocked in their pantry!

Provided by danaleotx

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon rubbed dried sage leaves
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 center cut pork chops

Steps:

  • Mix paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, sage, and garlic salt on a plate. Liberally coat each pork chop with the spice mixture.
  • Heat olive oil and several pumps of non-stick, butter-flavored spray in a large skillet over high heat. Place pork chops in the skillet, reducing heat to medium. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

MARINATED SPICY PORK CHOPS



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This is an easy and delicious recipe for marinating pork chops, steaks, or chicken. The marinade is prepared in minutes, and the meat can marinate in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. For a quick dinner, I prepare the marinade in the morning before work then throw them on the grill when I get home.

Provided by REDPONYGIRL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup soy sauce
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
8 center cut pork chops

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, mix together the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, chili sauce, and garlic powder.. Place the pork chops into the bag, carefully seal the bag, and marinate for 6-12 hours in the refrigerator. Turn the bag over about halfway through.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Arrange pork chops on the lightly oiled grate, and cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1422.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Mexican Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pork chops
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup rice, uncooked
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 green pepper, sliced into 6 rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Brown pork chops and arrange in 9x13 baking pan. Season with salt. Sprinkle rice around chops. Combine taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, and water. Pour over chops and rice, cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven, uncover, sprinkle with cheese and add a pepper ring to the top of each chop. Recover and bake 10 minutes more.

SPICY TOMATO PORK CHOPS



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Simmered in tomato sauce, these pork chops are big at our house. I add garlic powder and Creole or Cajun seasoning before browning the chops to give them extra punch. -Holly Neuharth, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Remove; keep warm. In same skillet, cook and stir onion until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients., Return pork to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

FIESTA PORK CHOPS AND RICE BAKE RECIPE



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Fiesta Pork Chops and Rice all baked together in one pan - dinner can not get any easier!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 boneless pork chops ((½ inch thick))
salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1¾ cups chicken broth
8 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
4 ounces diced green chilies (1 can)
1.25 ounces taco seasoning (1 packet)
1 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
½ onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
½ cup shredded colby jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and brown pork chops (about 2-3 minutes each side, turning once).
  • Spray a 9 x 13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour the chicken broth, tomato sauce, green chilis, taco seasoning, uncooked rice, and onion; mix together until completely incorporated.
  • Place the pork chops on top of the rice mixture and top with the green and red peppers.
  • Cover with foil and cook for about 50-60 minutes or until the rice is tender (you will want to make sure that you don't over cook the pork chops, so check them around 50 minutes).
  • (If the rice needs a little more cooking time, just remove the pork chops for about 10 minutes while the rice cooks longer. Then place pork chops back on top of the rice and add the cheese.)
  • Turn oven off and top with cheese.
  • Let the cheese melt for a couple of minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1061 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, or 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
  • For a spicier dish, use a hotter chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have chili powder, you can substitute a mixture of paprika, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This spicy Mexican pork chops recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are marinated in a blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and lime juice, then grilled or pan-fried until cooked through. The result is a tender and juicy pork chop with a slightly spicy kick. Serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or roasted vegetables, for a complete meal.

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