Pork with Warm Corn Salsa Recipe

Name: Pork with Warm Corn Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch); 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; ½ cup tequila (optional); salt (to taste, I use Kosher salt); 12 fresh lime; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers (Mexicorn); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced flavored tomatoes, undrained (I use Rotel Mexican Festival); ¼ cup sliced ripe olives (optional); 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

6 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch)
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ cup tequila (optional)
salt (to taste, I use Kosher salt)
12 fresh lime
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers (Mexicorn)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced flavored tomatoes, undrained (I use Rotel Mexican Festival)
¼ cup sliced ripe olives (optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1
Mix chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder in a small dish.
2
Rub all surfaces of pork with spice mixture.
3
Place spiced meat in a container for marinading.
4
Pour tequila over meat (if using), squeeze lime juice over top, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
5
Marinade in fridge for 30 minutes.
6
Brown pork in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 4-5 minutes per side.
7
Add corn, tomatoes, and olives (if using).
8
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes, or until pork is tender.
9
Being sure that the pork is fully cooked, remove meat from skillet to a serving dish.
10
Stir cilantro into tomato mixture and spoon over pork.
11
Serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch), 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Pork with Warm Corn Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pork with Warm Corn Salsa

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