New Mexico Style Pork Chops
Experience a taste of the Southwest with these vibrant and flavorful New Mexico Style Pork Chops. This easy-to-follow recipe features juicy, bone-in pork chops seasoned with cumin, garlic, and a hint of smoky spice from authentic New Mexico red chile powder. Sautéed onions, garlic, and a tangy-sweet combination of apple cider vinegar and honey create a rich, aromatic sauce that pairs beautifully with the tender meat. Simmered to perfection in a skillet, these pork chops are a comforting and hearty dish that shines when served with rice, beans, or warm tortillas. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing feast, this recipe is a must-try for fans of bold Southwestern flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion to the same skillet. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in the New Mexico red chile powder, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring to incorporate the chile powder and deglaze the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the apple cider vinegar and honey to the sauce. Stir well and let it cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, ensuring they are partially submerged in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chops simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and tender.
Top the pork chops with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice, beans, or tortillas for a complete New Mexican-style meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.8 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 674 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
