Spiced Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Spiced Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 large Spanish onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds (see Notes); 4 cups Chicken Stock; 1 smoked ham hock; 1 bay leaf, broken in half; 12 ounces split peas, rinsed; 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted and ground cumin seeds (see Notes); 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon toasted ground coriander seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 6 loin pork chops, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick; 3 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Oil or pure olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 large Spanish onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds (see Notes)
4 cups Chicken Stock
1 smoked ham hock
1 bay leaf, broken in half
12 ounces split peas, rinsed
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted and ground cumin seeds (see Notes)
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon toasted ground coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
6 loin pork chops, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
3 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Oil or pure olive oil

1
For the split peas
2
Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
When the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4
Turn the heat up to medium-high, add the onion, celery, and carrot, and cook until they start to turn golden.
5
Add the cayenne and cumin, stir, and add the chicken stock, ham hock, bay leaf, and peas.
6
Bring to a simmer, turn down the heat, and simmer gently until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes.
7
Remove the ham hock and bay leaf and coarsely mash the peas.
8
Set aside; the mixture will thicken as it cools.
9
While it does, prepare the pork chops.
10
For the pork chops
11
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
12
Combine the cumin, cardamom, coriander, cayenne, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
13
Sprinkle over the pork chops, rubbing it into both sides.
14
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
15
Add the oil and sear the chops on both sides.
16
As they brown, transfer them to a baking sheet.
17
Put the chops in the oven and bake to desired doneness, 140 degrees for medium, 150 degrees for well-done.
18
Meanwhile, gently reheat the peas.
19
Serve, using the split peas as a sauce.

1095

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 large Spanish onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Pork Chops

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