CEiMB: Pork Chops with Seasoned Rub

I’m finally back to participating in Craving Ellie in My Belly!  It’s great to get back to Ellie’s recipes, especially now that I’m really watching what I eat.  In the last month or so, there have been some changes in how CEiMB works.  Rather than everyone post the same recipe each Thursday, we’re now making any Ellie Krieger recipe we’d like and posting on Fridays.  If you like Ellie’s recipes and healthy eating (and heck, even if you don’t like to eat healthy, her recipes are fantastic!), you should join up with our group!  Check out the CEiMB blog to see what the other members cooked up this week!

I found this little gem on Food Network’s website.  I was looking for a quick and simple recipe for pork chops, and found this one for pork tenderloin.  I figured pork chops would be an easy substitute, so I went with it, and am so happy I did!  The spice rub on these makes for a nice crust on the oustide, with a nice juicy inside.  I did not saute the garlic in the pan prior to adding the pork chops as many of the reviews noted that the garlic burned by the time the pork was done cooking.  I am sure these will make a frequent appearance on our dinner table.  I love a delicious meal that I can have on the table in under 15 minutes!

Pork Chops with Seasoned Rub
Servings: 4  Points+: 5 (1 pork chop)

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt
4 boneless, center-cut pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil

In separate bowl mix dry ingredients such as garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme and salt. Stir mixture with a fork until all the ingredients are well combined and they form a seasoning.  This will be used as a rub to ensure the pork is well seasoned throughout. Sprinkle the rub over the pork chops with a dry hand, then rub the pork with the seasoning over both sides of the meat, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres well to the pork chops.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat. Put pork chops in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes per side.

Source:  Adapted from Ellie Krieger

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