**Pork chops and tacos, a match made in flavor heaven!**
Pork chops are a versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They're juicy, flavorful, and affordable, making them a great choice for busy weeknight dinners. In this article, we'll show you how to make three delicious taco pork chop recipes that are sure to please everyone at the table.
The first recipe is for **Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Corn and Black Bean Salsa**. These pork chops are coated in a flavorful blend of spices and then baked in the oven until crispy. They're served with a refreshing corn and black bean salsa that adds a pop of freshness and flavor.
The second recipe is for **Slow Cooker Pork Chops in Salsa Verde**. These pork chops are cooked low and slow in a tangy salsa verde made with tomatillos, green chilies, and cilantro. They're fall-apart tender and packed with flavor.
The third recipe is for **Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa**. These pork chops are grilled to perfection and then topped with a sweet and savory pineapple salsa. The pineapple salsa is made with fresh pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. It's the perfect complement to the juicy pork chops.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make taco pork chops. So fire up the grill, preheat the oven, or get out the slow cooker, and let's get cooking!
TACO PORK CHOPS
With a kick from taco seasoning, everyday and ordinary take a backseat to new and exciting. You'll love this dressed-up version of the weeknight staple. These pork chops are tender, saucy and just right for the kids. -Fay Baswell, Lodi, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, 3/4 cup water, onion and taco seasoning. Pour over pork and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand 5 minutes before serving., Remove pork to a serving plate and keep warm. Combine flour and remaining water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g 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
SLOW-COOKER PORK TACOS
For an easy Mexican meal, set and forget seasoned pork shoulder for this Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos recipe from Food Network Magazine.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 5h36m
Yield about 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put the ancho and pasilla chiles and the garlic in a bowl; add 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Microwave on high until soft and pliable, 2 to 3 minutes. Stem and seed the chiles; peel the garlic. Transfer the chiles and garlic to a blender.
- Add the chipotles, onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and the oregano to the blender; puree until smooth. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat; add the chile sauce and fry, stirring, until thick and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Pour in the broth and reduce until slightly thickened.
- Season the pork all over with salt and pepper and transfer to a large slow cooker. Add the bay leaves and cinnamon stick, then pour in the sauce. Cover and cook on high until the meat is tender, about 5 hours. (Or cook the meat in a large Dutch oven, covered, for 1 hour 45 minutes at 350 degrees; uncover and cook 30 more minutes.)
- Discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Shred the pork with 2 forks; season with salt and pepper. Serve the shredded pork in the tortillas, along with toppings.
PORK CARNITAS TACOS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine; combine the pork, garlic, bay leaves and thyme bundle in a large Dutch oven. Add the vegetable oil, lime juice, orange juice, 1 cup water and 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low; cover and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
- Uncover the pot and continue simmering, stirring once or twice, until the pork is tender, about another 1 hour, 15 minutes. Increase the heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 35 more minutes. Discard the thyme bundle and bay leaves, then increase the heat to medium high so the pork starts to fry. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally, until the pork is golden brown and crisp in spots, about 10 more minutes. Serve in tortillas with assorted toppings.
- Combine 1 thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon each coriander seeds, mustard seeds and cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. Boil 2 minutes; let cool.
SIZZLING PORK TACOS
Heavily spiced strips of pork shoulder fried crisp in a pan. Warm corn tortillas. Tomatillo salsa and hot sauce. Pair the tacos with a pot of garlicky black beans, an avocado salad and mangoes for dessert, and you've got an incredible dinner for about an hour's work. Go to.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, lunch, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season the pork generously with salt and pepper. Add the garlic, chile powder and cumin, and mix well, massaging the seasoning into the meat with fingers. Let the meat marinate for at least an hour, or refrigerate overnight.
- Heat the oil in a wide cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil looks wavy, add the meat and let it sizzle, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep meat warm.
- Heat the tortillas on an ungreased hot griddle or cast iron pan. Turn them once or twice until hot and slightly puffed. As they come off the griddle, stack them on a cloth napkin to steam, with another napkin on top.
- To assemble the tacos, stack 2 hot tortillas on a plate. Spoon on a little sizzled pork, then top with a spoonful of tomatillo salsa and another of salsa cruda. Garnish with radishes and cilantro sprigs. Serve and eat immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 330, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Use a flavorful cut of pork chops. Bone-in pork chops will have more flavor than boneless pork chops.
- Make sure the pork chops are cooked through before serving. The internal temperature of the pork chops should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pork chops. If the pan is too crowded, the pork chops will not cook evenly.
- Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the pork chops. Some popular seasonings for pork chops include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for pork chops include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and green beans.
Conclusion:
Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. The recipes in this article provide a variety of options for cooking pork chops, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste and budget. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you are sure to find a pork chop recipe in this article that you will enjoy.
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