Tex Mex Pork Chops with Simple Paleo Coleslaw

I will definitely be making these pork chops again in the future: They were super flavorful, despite not having an insane list of ingredients.  If you’re trying to find a recipe, but don’t have too many ingredients on hand then this is the recipe for you!  You could serve these with a variety of different sides as well.  I chose to serve them with a simple coleslaw recipe I came up with a couple weeks ago (again, minimal ingredients and super easy!).  The flavors all went well together and it was all pleasantly filling.

Tex-Mex Pork Chops

Yield: 2 servings

Adapted from Full Fork Ahead

Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon cumin

Dash cayenne pepper

Dash of ground black pepper

2 pork chops

¼ onion, thinly sliced

½ cup salsa

½ cup coconut milk

Directions

1) Heat a skillet over medium-low heat.

2) Sprinkle pork chops with the spice mixture and rub into the meat with your hands.  Be sure to thoroughly coat the entire chop.  I had a small amount of extra spice rub leftover.

3) When the skillet is hot, add the coconut oil and allow to melt for a few seconds.

4) Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side.

5) Remove the pork chops and set aside while you cook the onions.

6) Add the onions to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes, or until nicely soft.

7) Add the salsa and coconut milk and stir well.

8) Return the pork chops to the skillet, increase heat to medium, and bring sauce to a simmer.

9) Once the sauce is simmering, reduce to low or medium-low heat in order to maintain a low simmer.  Cover the skillet and allow mixture to simmer for 15 minutes.

10) Remove from heat and serve with desired sides (Simple Coleslaw recipe is below).

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Simple Coleslaw

Yield: ~4-5 servings

Ingredients

1 bag coleslaw mix

2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 Tablespoons olive oil

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ ground mustard

Pepper, to taste

1-2 teaspoons honey, depending on desired sweetness (2 teaspoons won’t make it “sweet,” but the honey does add some nice flavor)

*Optional: ½ deseeded and diced jalapeno, ½ diced bell pepper, 1 diced cucumber, or any other vegetables you like!

Directions

1) Mix all dressing ingredients (everything except the bag of coleslaw and optional ingredients) in a small bowl. 

2) Pour the bag of coleslaw mix, and any optional ingredients, into a large bowl.

3) Pour the dressing in the bowl with the coleslaw and mix well.

4) You can either serve this immediately or allow it to sit in the fridge for an hour or so to chill and to allow the flavors to meld together.