Tex-Mex Chops

Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 pork chops, pork steaks or stuffed pork chops
1 1/2 cups salsa, chunky style
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oil in nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Brown chops on one side, about 2 minutes Turn chops.
2. Add salsa, chiles and cumin to skillet; mix well. Lower heat, cover and barely simmer for 6 minutes until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F (62.7°C).
3. Uncover, top each chop with 1 tablespoon cheese. Cover and simmer an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese melts. Allow to rest 3 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.