Chili and Cumin Rubbed Pork Chops
These delicious Chili and Cumin Rubbed Pork Chops begin on the stove and finish in the oven. The southwest flavor combination is delightful and satisfying. It’s a dish that is quick enough for a delicious weeknight meal, and makes a beautiful presentation for company.
- Prep Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 0 hours
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 1/2-inch boneless pork loin chops
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 limes, zested (reserve the zested limes)
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture on both sides of each pork chop.
- Heat a skillet over high heat. When skillet is hot, add just enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add the pork chops.
- Sear until brown and then flip to the other side.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic on top of the pork chops and place the skillet in the oven for 3 minutes, or until chops reach a temperature of 145.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and plate the pork chops.
- Pour leftover juices from skillet over the top of the pork chops, if desired.
- Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice, the lime zest, and the chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pork Chop
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 2.2 g
- Sodium: 434 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7.3 g
- Cholesterol: 17.9 mg
Find it online: https://lifeatthetable.com/chili-cumin-rubbed-pork-chops/
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