Western Style Pork Chops For Two Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Layer potatoes, onion and carrot over chops. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until pork chops and vegetables are tender.

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Place chops on rack of broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Mix salsa and marmalade until blended. Reserve half the salsa mixture for later use; spread chops with remaining salsa mixture.
• Broil chops, 6 inches from heat, 8 to 10 min. or until done (145ºF), turning after 5 min. and brushing with reserved salsa mixture.

Steps:

• In medium skillet melt margarine over medium heat.
• Add pork chops; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove chops from skillet.
• Add peppers and onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce, corn syrup and chili powder into skillet; add chops.
• Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until pork chops are tender. If desired, serve over cooked noodles or rice.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over chops. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using a slotted spoon, serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork chop mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.