Pork Chops Mexicana

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I love this Recipe. I usually serve it over rice, and use the extra peanut sauce as a kind of gravy. Delicious!

posted by

Madfox88

on 10/10/2012

time

prep:

10 min

total:

21 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

boneless pork chops (1 lb.), 1/2 inch thick

1-1/4

cups TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

1/2

cup finely chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts

tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8

tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4

cup chopped cilantro

Make It

COOK chops in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.

COMBINE salsa, peanuts, cocoa and cinnamon; spoon over chops. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chops are done and sauce is thickened, turning chops over and stirring sauce after 3 min.

TOP with cilantro.

TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Chicken Mexicana

Prepare as directed, substituting 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness, for the pork chops.

Special Extra

For added flavor, sprinkle 1 tsp. ground cumin or chili powder over the chops before browning.

Food Facts

Using the unsweetened cocoa powder in this sauce imparts the flavor of a traditional Mexican mole sauce. The chocolate contributes a rich flavor without adding sweetness.

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DOTTIEV44

posted:2/15/2005

I made this awhile ago and my 13 year old son loved it but I threw away my magazine. I am so glad I found it again & I will make it again soon.

DBar10

posted:2/5/2005

I thought the cocoa ingredient was going to be strange also. But I went ahead and used it and it really enhanced the taste. I also added a little bit of honey to sweeten things up just a bit. It's a terrific easy dish and one that my family loved.

a cook

posted:1/8/2005

I followed the recipe and it turned out great!! I didn't know if I would like this because it had some unusual ingredients but it turned out great!!! Take a chance and try it!!!

Caseydh70

posted:12/20/2004

I COULDNT MAKE MYSELF PUT COCOA IN IT THOUGH. I USE THE SALSA AND CILANTRO AND JALEPENO PEPPERS AND MY FAMILY ATE IT UP. THANKS FOR THE RECIPE.

Becky32578

posted:12/17/2004

The sauce made like this was not that great- but I tried it again & simply used a bit of chili powder & taco bell taco seasoning & the salsa & cilantro and it was a great! Even my very picky 6 year old loved it!

dutchess1s