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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.
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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!
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