Tequila Pork Chops Recipes

Steps:

• Trim and discard fat from chops.
• Wipe chops with a damp towel, then press cumin seeds equally onto pork chops.
• Place a 10-to 12-inch nonstick frying over high heat.
• When hot add 1 teaspoon butter, tilting pan to coat.
• add chops and turn as necessary to brown well on both sides about 6 minutes total.
• Stir in garlic.
• Remove pan from heat (away from vent,fan, or inflammables).
• Stir in broth, tequila, and lime juice into pan.
• Set over high heat, when liquid is boiling, reduce heat and simmer until meat is no longer pink in the center (cut to test), about 4 minutes.
• Transfer chops to a platter; keep warm.
• Over high heat, boil pan juices until reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
• Add remaining butter,in a lump, and stir until blended with sauce.
• Season to taste with chilies.
• Pour sauce over chops.
• add salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Generously sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, stir together the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the rosemary and thyme until combined. Rub the mixture evenly on both sides of the pork chops and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops on each side until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium, add the pineapple juice, wine and pearl onions. Cover and simmer until the pork chops are cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork chops and onions to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. In a small bowl, mash the butter and flour together with a fork until it forms a paste; whisk the paste into the simmering liquid and cook for about 1 minute, until the sauce is thickened. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and drizzle it over the pork chops just before serving. Serve with Mexican Couscous.
• In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water and the butter to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the couscous, swirl the pan to evenly incorporate it, remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add the cilantro, pine nuts and jalapenos to the couscous, and fluff it with a fork until evenly combined. Season with salt and transfer the couscous to a serving dish. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• .Combine the marmalade, lime juice, tequila, jalapeno and ginger in a small bowl and mix well.
• Grill the pork chops over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160º, brushing with the glaze during the last 5 minutes.
• Place on a serving plate and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.

Steps:

• In a large skillet coated with butter-flavored cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add pork chops; cook over medium heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-6 minutes on each side. , Combine the salsa, chiles, cumin and pepper; pour over pork. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through.

Steps:

• Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, orange juice, cilantro, chiles, chili powder, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; pour into a gallon-sized resealable bag; add the pork tenderloins; seal and store in refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Cook the pork on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until meat has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 20 minutes.