lemon pepper pork chops over spicy tomato chile pasta
Oh, I love lemon pepper pork chops and so this is what I made for dinner tonight. The first time I had lemon pepper chops was when I lived in San Antonio, Texas and Lupita (a friend of mine) would make them for breakfast and serve with re-fried beans and homemade tortillas. My husband doesn't like re-fried beans, so I decided I would make some spicy pasta instead. Hope you enjoy.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
2 to 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 medium size thin sliced breakfast pork chops
- 1 medium lemon
- 1/2 box acini de pepe pasta
- 1 can roasted green chiles
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 or 5 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- SEASONING FOR PORK CHOPS
- - lemon pepper or fresh lemon juice and cracked pepper
- - montreal steak seasoning
- - vegetable oil for pan
- - salt and pepper to taste
- GARNISH
- 4 slices of lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced or chopped cilantro
- 1 - squeeze of fresh lemon over the pork chops
How To Make lemon pepper pork chops over spicy tomato chile pasta
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Step 1Rinse your pork chops off with water and pat dry. Then add either fresh lemon juice and cracked pepper or lemon pepper and montreal steak seasoning. (I prefer the fresh juice and cracked black pepper.) Now refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes. [Note: If using lemon pepper seasonings from store please be cautious of the amount of salt. If it has alot of salt in it, use sparingly on your chops.) -
Step 2Prepare you pasta as directed on box. Pour vegetable oil in your skillet and put on medium heat. When hot, remove chops from frig and place them individually into pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Squeeze some fresh lemon over chops while in pan. Remember these are very thin chops and cook up quickly.
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Step 3Remove pasta and drain. Place in bowl and add tomatoes, green chiles, tomato paste, sugar, garlic and onion powder along with chopped cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 4August 24, 2015 --- Made these for dinner tonight.
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Step 5June 3, 2020 - sometimes these pork chops are great with pancakes too. Have them for a breakfast meal.
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