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Coriander and Cumin Rubbed Pork Chops

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

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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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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).

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COOK 15 mins
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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 moisture if you salt them overnight and they become dry.

—fingers77

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 03, 2006

I'm giving this a three b/c I'm sure it is a very good recipe for those who like Coriander. I had never tried Coriander before and I now know that I absolutely can't handle it. It is very pungent!!! Thank you for the recipe...I'm sure it's great for people who like this spice, just not for me.

—CASEYRAY

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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 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!

—JuiceMom

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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. Thanks for the recipe...great job.

—D.C. Flint

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Feb 28, 2008

I had a pork loin and not chops, so I rubbed the ingredients on the loin, substituting onion powder for garlic since I was out of garlic. I baked it in a covered roaster with some water and 3 beef bouillion cubes in the bottom to make gravy. It was wonderful!

—TURNER3

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Dec 27, 2006

This also works really well on the BBQ. I added a half of a dried chipotle pepper to this and ground all the spices and garlic in amortar and pestle. Tasted GREAT!!

—John

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Dec 30, 2006

Fantastic!! The best recipie that I have tried on this website. Thanks.

—Dub

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Jun 08, 2006

This smelled absolutely divine while I was making it. I didn't make a paste by adding the oil to the spice mix, though. Rather, I just made a dry spice rub, and added 1 tsp. garam masala to the mix, then added the extra oil to the pan. Unfortunately, my family was late for dinner, so I had to keep these on warm stand-by, and the chops dried out. I served them with mashed potatoes seasoned with yellow curry powder, garlic powder and a touch of red pepper flakes, and a side of steamed cauliflower. It made a nice pseudo-Indian meal.

—Heidi T.

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Nutrition

Calories
278 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
4.8 g
2%

Cholesterol
38 mg
13%

Fat
22 g
34%

Fiber
2.1 g
9%

Protein
15.5 g
31%

Sodium
615 mg
25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Coriander and Cumin Rubbed Pork Chops

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 278
Calories from Fat: 198

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 34 %
** Saturated Fat 4.5g 23 %
** Cholesterol 38mg 13 %
Sodium 615mg 25 %
** Potassium 313mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.8g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 9 %
Protein 15.5g 31 %
** Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 28 %
** Thiamin 42 %
** Niacin 45 %
** Vitamin B6 17 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.