March 21, 2013


I knew I was gonna be gone again this weekend so, I wanted to give the bearded fella a nice meal since, he would be eating leftovers while I was gone.  I got a great deal on some thick cut pork chops and so, the search for a recipe began.  This one comes from www.foodiemcbooty.com.  Great blog by the way.


                                       Thick-Cut Oven Baked Pork Chops

For the rub:
2 Tbls. cumin
1 1/2 Tbls. fresh ground pepper
3 tsp. coriander
1 Tbls. white sugar
1 tsp. salt

For the rest:
2-4-2 inch thick pork chops
1 Tbls. unsalted butter

Prepare the dry rub and distribute it evenly on your pork chops.  Preheat the oven to 350.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat (use a cast iron skillet if you have it.)  Cook the pork chops until both sides are nicely browned.  Remove from heat.  Place the pork chops in a baking dish if not using cast iron.  Bake the chops for about 40 minutes or until the meat is cooked through (internal temp of 145 for medium to 160 for well done.)  Allow the chops to rest for about 5 minutes.  Serve.

My note:  I was only doing 2 chops so, I cut the rub in half  and left the sugar out completely the rest was done exactly as the recipe said.

These were so good and moist not dry at all.  The bearded fella declared them a hit.  I can't wait to try this method of cooking the chops with different rubs.  I served them with what we call tomato noodles around here.  Just noodles, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and a bit of chopped bacon easy peasy.  Enjoy!!!!