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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Ancho Chili Rhubarb Salsa

A perfectly seared pork chop topped with vibrant Pork Chops with Ancho Chilli Rhubarb Salsa.
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Cook thick-cut pork chops until perfectly seared and serve them topped with a unique salsa blending smoky ancho chili heat with tart rhubarb.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for salsa)
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, ancho chili powder, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and honey. Mix well. Set aside to allow flavors to meld while you cook the pork.
  2. Season the pork chops: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Mix the kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub this mixture evenly over all sides of the pork chops.
  3. Sear the pork chops: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works well) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, about 5 to 8 minutes more depending on thickness.
  6. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve the pan-seared pork chops immediately, spooning a generous amount of the Ancho Chili Rhubarb Salsa over the top of each chop.

Notes

  • For the best sear, make sure your pork chops are at room temperature before cooking.
  • If you prefer a softer rhubarb texture in the salsa, you can briefly sauté the rhubarb in a teaspoon of butter for 2 minutes before mixing it with the other salsa ingredients.
  • This salsa pairs well with grilled pork chops as an alternative cooking method.

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