Sweet Spiced Cancun Chops Recipe

Name: Sweet Spiced Cancun Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 1/2-inch thick; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 11 1/2 ounces salsa chunky style; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa; 1 avocado small, peeled and sliced; 1/2 red onion thinly sliced; fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

4 boneless pork chops 1/2-inch thick
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
1 tablespoon lime juice
11 1/2 ounces salsa chunky style
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
1 avocado small, peeled and sliced
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
fresh cilantro

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In small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, garlic salt and pepper. Rub mixture on pork chops. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops on each side, about 5-6 minutes total; add pepper jelly and lime juice to skillet; cook and stir until chops are glazed and until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Remove from skillet and keep warm for 3-5 minutes.
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Place salsa, tomato sauce and cocoa in skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Place sauce on serving platter; top with chops. Place avocado slices and red onion slices between chops and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless pork chops 1/2-inch thick, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sweet Spiced Cancun Chops falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Spiced Cancun Chops

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