Chili Lime Pork Chops with Cilantro Cream
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
Serving Size
4 servings
Turn simple pork chops into something special with a zesty cream sauce and the fresh punch of cilantro and lime all over a bed of rice. You’ll get rave reviews from your guests – guaranteed!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
- 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lime zest
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 4 thick (about 1-inch/2.5 cm) boneless pork loin chops
- 1 tbsp (15mL) butter, divided
- 1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 tsp (10 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 mL) 10% half- and- half cream
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
- Pepper
- Lime wedges
Directions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2. | In a small bowl, combine chili powder, lime zest, and salt; set half aside. Rub remaining chili powder mixture over both sides of pork chops. |
| 3. | In a skillet, melt half of the butter over medium-high heat; sear pork chops for 1-2 minutes per side or until browned; transfer chops to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast in oven for about 12 minutes or until just a hint of pink remains inside. |
| 4. | Meanwhile, return skillet to medium-low heat and melt remaining butter, swirling to coat. Sauté onion for about 5 minutes or until softened and starting to brown; add remaining chili powder mixture and sauté for 1 minute. |
| 5. | Whisk flour into cream and gradually pour into pan, stirring. Simmer, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice –season to taste with pepper. Spoon sauce over rice onto serving plates and top with pork chops; garnish with lime wedges to squeeze over top. |
Recipe and photo provided by Dairy Farmers of Canada. For more recipe ideas visit dairygoodness.ca.
Tips
- If you prefer bone in pork chops, you may need to sear the chops in two batches to avoid crowding the pan which will prevent browning.
- If your pork chops are thinner than 1″ (2.5 cm) check for doneness after 8 minutes in the oven.
- Add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp (1 to 2 mL) chipotle powder with chili powder or 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced chipotle in adobo sauce and 1 thinly sliced apple with onion; add 1 tbsp (15mL) tequila with lime juice.
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