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Pork Chops Coriander-Cumin Spice Rub

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Pork Chops Coriander-Cumin Spice RubAlan Richardson

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • 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 tablespoons olive oil
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 and garnish with lime wedges.

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