Mexican-Style Pork Chops

Steps

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1. 1
   Pour oil into a pan and heat it over the stove.
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2. 2
   Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and ground black pepper.
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3. 3
   Once the pan is hot, sear the pork chops on both sides until well browned and fully cooked through, since pork needs to be thoroughly done.
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4. 4
   While the chops cook, chop the tomatoes, jalapeños, serrano pepper, and onion; adjust the amount of chili to your own taste.
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5. 5
   Once the pork chops are nicely browned on both sides, remove them from the pan and set aside.
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6. 6
   Using the same pan, add the chopped tomatoes and a bit of salt, and fry until they release their juices.
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   Once the tomatoes have released their juice, add the chopped nopales and stir everything together.
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   Return the seared pork chops to the pan and mix them with the tomato and nopales mixture so everything blends together.
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   Let the dish simmer a little longer so the sauce thickens and the flavors deepen.
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10. 10
    Remove from heat and serve with warmed tortillas and cooked beans on the side.
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