Mexican Cuisine

Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops Recipe

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Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops Recipe

Quick Chili Pork Chops

  • Total: 30 min
  • Prep: 26 min
  • Cook: 4 min
  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 424, Total Fat 19.5 grams, Saturated Fat 5.5 grams, Cholesterol 145 milligrams, Sodium 1015 milligrams, Carbohydrates 13 grams, Dietary Fiber 5 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 4 grams

  • 2 large onions
  • 1/3 cup New Mexico chili powder
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 8 thin-cut boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total), trimmed
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
  • Spanish rice, for serving (optional)

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  1. Coarsely chop half of one onion and blend it with the chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano, cumin, cloves, and garlic. Add about 1/3 cup water to create a bold, thick paste that packs serious flavor.
  2. Slice the remaining 1 1/2 onions into thin rings, toss them in a bowl with the chili paste and pork chops, and mix until everything is perfectly coatedyour kitchen will smell irresistible already!
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat with a light brush of vegetable oil until smoking hot. Sear 4 chops with half the onions until charred outside and juicy inside, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the rest. Serve with Spanish rice to soak up every spicy bitethis easy weeknight winner delivers bold taste in just 30 minutes!

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