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Home » Mexican Pork Chops Recipe with (Chile) Chili Verde Sauce

Mexican Pork Chops Recipe with (Chile) Chili Verde Sauce

By Kim Hardesty

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Seasoned Mexican pork chops recipe topped with a tasty (chile) chili verde sauce cooks in one pan in minutes. Serve with Mexican green beans and a cheesy cauliflower mash for the ultimate low carb Mexican food meal!

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Miss low carb Mexican food? Devour these Mexican Pork Chops recipe with easy chile verde sauce!

I recently visited my brother and his family in Texas. There’s a Mexican grocery near his house which he swears has the best meat in town, for the best prices. One of his favorite purchases is Mexican style pork chops or chuletas de puerco (chuletas de cerdo). The Mexican pork chops are thinly sliced bone-in pork chops that cook up in minutes. He fries them in a pan and claims they taste like bacon (I think they taste like pork chops).

Mexican Pork Chops with Chile Verde Sauce and Cotija Cheese

Unless you’re from New Mexico, you may not be familiar with chile verde which is a stew made from roasted green peppers (specifically Hatch green chiles) and pork. It’s a bit thinner in consistency than the typical stew and often ladled over other dishes as a condiment. I love it served in a bowl and topped with an egg, ladled over chicken enchiladas or served in a tortilla as a soft taco. It’s delicious.

Miss low carb Mexican food? Devour these Mexican Pork Chops recipe with easy chile verde sauce!

This Mexican pork chops recipe is a version of chile verde. Instead of stewing the pork with the green chile peppers, I cooked the pork chops in a pan and then made a quick chile verde sauce to spoon over the pork chops. I found thin-cut, bone-in pork chops at my grocery store but substitute boneless pork chops if you’d prefer. Just make sure to pound them to ½ inch thickness so they cook quickly. I suggest to butterfly them before pounding.

If you haven’t noticed, this is a low carb recipe. Yes, you can have low carb Mexican food while watching your carbs. I stick with more traditional Mexican recipes that don’t require tortillas or rice, but you can always find substitutes for your favorite things. I often use low carb tortillas for soft tacos and cauliflower rice in place of Mexican rice. This time I made a meal of chile verde pork chops, Mexican green beans and cheesy cauliflower mash. It was delicious. I’m sure you’ll love it, too.

For an interesting shrimp chile verde recipe check out this great appetizer on Beauty and the Foodie.

 Mexican Pork Chops Recipe with (Chile) Chili Verde Sauce is 3 net carbs per serving.

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Mexican pork chops recipe with chile verde sauce and cotija cheese served with mexican green beans and tomatoes and cheesy cauliflower mash on a dark handmade plate.

Mexican Pork Chops Recipe with (Chile) Chili Verde Sauce

Seasoned Mexican pork chop recipe topped with a tasty (chile) chili verde sauce cooks in one pan in minutes. Serve with Mexican green beans and a cheesy cauliflower mash for the ultimate low carb Mexican food meal!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chili verde, green chili
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork chops (4 thin-cut, bone-in pork chops) (can use boneless, but pound thin)
  • 1 tbsp oil (divided)

Seasoning Rub

  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp powdered cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chile powder
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Chile Verde Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde, I like Herdez (or 4 oz diced green chiles with liquid)*
  • 1/2 tsp chicken base
  • 1 tbsp oil

Optional Ingredients

  • water if needed
  • 2 tbsp *cilantro if using diced green chiles
  • Cotija cheese for garnish (or feta)

Instructions

Preparation

  • Remove pork chops from the refrigerator to come to room temperature for at least 20 minutes. Mix seasonings. Chop onions, mince garlic, and finely chop cilantro if using canned chiles or as an additional garnish. Crumble Cotija cheese if using.

Method:

  • Rub about 1 1/2 tsp of oil over both surfaces of the pork chops and sprinkle sprinkle with seasoning. Rub the seasoning into the meat for good adhesion.
  • Place a large pan over medium heat and allow it to get very hot. Add 1 1/2 tsp of oil, swirling to coat the pan. Put the pork chops in the pan being careful not to crowd them. Cook for 3 minutes. Flip. Cook for three minutes more and remove to a plate. Tent with a piece of foil to keep warm.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan with 1 tbsp of oil. Saute until they begin to become transluscent, about 1 minute. If they aren't softening, add 1-2 tbsp water to help them along. Add the chicken base and stir into the onions and garlic.  
  • Measure the salsa verde (or can of green chiles) into the pan and add the juices from the pork. Scrape-up any browned bits in the pan. (If you used canned chiles, add the cilantro now). Simmer the sauce until thickened but still spoonable. Taste to adjust seasoning. (Alternately, return the pork to the pan and simmer gently as the sauce thickens.)

Serve:

  • Place a pork chop on a serving plate and top with 1/4 of the chile verde sauce. Garnish with cilantro (or fresh oregano) and crumbled Cojita cheese. Serves 4.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Pork Chops Recipe with (Chile) Chili Verde Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Sodium 352mg15%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 352mg

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About Kim Hardesty

Kim HardestyKim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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  1. Avatarcaroline k

    March 25, 2020 at 9:37 am

    My whole family loved this, including my very particular 10 year old daughter, who doesn’t usually like most meats! She had seconds and it blew me away. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Kim HardestyKim Hardesty

      March 25, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      I am so happy to hear this, Caroline! Kids can be particular and can feel like you’ve won the lottery when you find something they like. Yay! Have a nice week. -Kim

      Reply
  2. AvatarKelly

    February 10, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    I made this and it is absolutely delicious! Saved the recipe and will use again, actually teach my hubby how to make.

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    • KimKim

      February 10, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      I’m so glad that you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Kelly. It’s so easy that I’m sure you husband will learn it very easily. Thanks for your nice comment and for rating the recipe. Have a great weekend. -Kim

      Reply
  3. AvatarSam

    September 16, 2017 at 11:08 am

    I made this for my GF. It was easy and tasted great. Thank you.

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    • KimKim

      September 16, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Great, Sam. I’m happy you liked it. -Kim

      Reply
  4. AvatarBill

    September 6, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Really would love to have that green bean recipe that you suggest as an accompaniment…hint, hint

    thanks

    Reply
    • KimKim

      September 6, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      Hi, Bill. I didn’t like the photos. I plan to reshoot several recipes this weekend and post them next week. Thanks for checking up on the recipe. -Kim

      Reply
  5. AvatarDeborah

    September 3, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Planned to grill pork chops and decided to merge the two and use your chile verde for a topping as I had the right ingredients. WOW. So good. Used feta for the cheese as I did not have the cotija. Was delicious. Great recipe Kim.

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    • KimKim

      September 3, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Sounds like a delicious meal, Deborah. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a great weekend. -Kim

      Reply
  6. AvatarAdina

    September 1, 2017 at 1:36 am

    Such a great looking dish! I know almost nothing about Mexican food, well except the obvious things like tortillas or burritos, there just isn’t anything related to Mexico around here, so sad! Should I try this recipe, I will have to make salsa verde myself I suppose, that is also something unavailable here. Oh, I am hungry!

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    • KimKim

      September 1, 2017 at 4:23 am

      Thank you, Adina. You could absolutely make a salsa verde with roasted green peppers. Homemade would taste even better! Have a great day. -Kim

      Reply

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