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Pork Chops with Coriander-Cumin Spice Rub

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For a delicious, quick accompaniment try our Creamy Parmesan Polenta .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (3/4-inch-thick) pork chops
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Garnish: lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    Heat remaining tablespoon 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.

    Step 3

    Serve pork chops sprinkled with cilantro. Recipe may be doubled to serve 4.

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