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- Feb 22, 2001
I've never been too fond of pork, but DH loves it. I have a couple really good recipes for roast/tenderloin, but pork chops really have me stumped. DH would be happy with good, old Shake-N-Bake but I'm looking for something with a bit more flavor, I guess, and something that will not toughen them.
Any ideas? (esp. for chops)
I've used these two, in case anyone else would like some ideas.
PORK CHOPS CORIANDER CUMIN SPICE RUB
1 Tbl cumin seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
1 Tbl coriander seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 Tbl olive oil
2 pork chops, ¾ thick
2 Tbl coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Garnish: lime wedges
Combine cumin, coriander, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Rub spice mixture on both sides of chops. Heat remaining oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook chops until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
Serve pork chops sprinkled with cilantro and garnish with lime wedges.
(NOTE: This makes more than I use on 2 chops.)
This one is pretty good if I have the time/inclination to mess with cutting pockets in the chops.
Raspberry-Stuffed Pork Chops
4 chops
4 Tbl raspberry jam
½ c dried apricots
1 Tbl oil
4 Tbl vinegar
2 Tbl honey
4 Tbl orange juice
1 Tbl mustard
Cut a deep pocket in each chop. Chop apricots & combine with jam. Divide into equal portions & stuff the chops. Brown the chops on both sides. Add remaining ingredients, lower the heat & simmer 8 to 10 min.
Any ideas? (esp. for chops)
I've used these two, in case anyone else would like some ideas.
PORK CHOPS CORIANDER CUMIN SPICE RUB
1 Tbl cumin seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
1 Tbl coriander seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 Tbl olive oil
2 pork chops, ¾ thick
2 Tbl coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Garnish: lime wedges
Combine cumin, coriander, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Rub spice mixture on both sides of chops. Heat remaining oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook chops until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
Serve pork chops sprinkled with cilantro and garnish with lime wedges.
(NOTE: This makes more than I use on 2 chops.)
This one is pretty good if I have the time/inclination to mess with cutting pockets in the chops.
Raspberry-Stuffed Pork Chops
4 chops
4 Tbl raspberry jam
½ c dried apricots
1 Tbl oil
4 Tbl vinegar
2 Tbl honey
4 Tbl orange juice
1 Tbl mustard
Cut a deep pocket in each chop. Chop apricots & combine with jam. Divide into equal portions & stuff the chops. Brown the chops on both sides. Add remaining ingredients, lower the heat & simmer 8 to 10 min.