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Spicy Skillet Pork Chops

Spicy Skillet Pork Chops

Spicy Skillet Pork Chops are excellent for a weeknight meal.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Spicy Skillet Pork Chops
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn loose-packed
  • 1 10 oz can tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops cut 3/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion cut into thin wedges
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl combine the corn, undrained tomatoes, cumin, hot pepper sauce, and garlic; set aside.
  2. Trim any fat from the chops. Sprinkle both sides of each chop with chili powder.
  3. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chops; cook the chops about 4 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove chops from skillet, reserving drippings.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion to the skillet. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir the corn mixture into the onion mixture in the skillet. Place the chops on the corn mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until pork juices run clear or meat thermometer inserted into chops registers 160 degrees).
  5. To serve, remove the chops from the skillet. Stir the chopped cilantro into the corn mixture in the skillet; serve the corn mixture with the chops. If desired, garnish with cilantro leaves.