Coriander- and Cumin-Rubbed Pork Chops

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Pork chops rubbed with a simple but flavorful cumin, coriander, and garlic mixture. For an even more potent result, toast and grind the spices yourself.

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

Directions

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