Coriander and Cumin Rubbed Pork Chops

102 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“Chops rubbed with a simple but flavorful spice and garlic mixture. For an even more potent result, toast and grind the spices yourself.” - by DARLA

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 boneless pork loin chops
ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

Mix the salt, cumin, coriander, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to form a paste. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and rub with the paste.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
278 cal
14%

Fat
22 g
34%

Carbs
4.8 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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fingers77

Jan. 12, 2007

"I love the combination of the spices the only thing I did different was omited the salt and marinated the chops overnight and then seasoned them before cooking; as the salt tends to draw out the moist..." See moreure if you salt them overnight and they become dry."

JuiceMom

Jun. 10, 2005

"I knew I would love these chops, I just love coriander and cumin! I was concerned it would be too flavourful for my children...but they LOVED it too! I prepared them exactly as directed, even though I..." See more am leary of pan frying meat. Next time I may try it on the bbq. I wonder how this would work on a tenderloin...maybe I'll try that too! Thanks Darla!"

D.C. Flint

Jan. 10, 2006

"One of the best pork chop recipes I have tried. The taste grabbed my attention and the simplicity and time involved made it a winner. I made curried potatoes on the side and went to bed happy. Than..." See moreks for the recipe...great job."

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