Juicy and tender ancho chile pork chops are rubbed in a spicy chile powder and seared on the stove top before being finished in the oven. All in under 30 minute.
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What to rub on Ancho Chile Pork Chops
I whipped together a spice mix of ancho chile powder, paprika , oregano, celery seeds and thyme. And of course lots of kosher salt.
How to cook the most tender and juiciest pork chops
What to serve along side of Ancho Chile Pork Chops
- Easy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Easy Cornbread Pudding
- Summer Sweet Corn Salad
- Roasted Rosemary Hasselback Potatoes
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Ancho Chile Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in center cut pork loin chops 1/2 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Stir together the chili powder, oregano, paprika, celery seeds, kosher salt and thyme.
- Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over both sides of the chops and use your fingers to add the rub. Chill the pork for at least 8 hours.
- Before cooking allow the pork to come up to room temperature, for at least a half an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the cast iron skillet in the oven while it is preheating.
- Remove the cast iron skillet from the oven and place on a stove top burner over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear one side of the pork chops for 3 minutes. After a minute reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until browned.
- Flip the pork chops and place the entire cast iron skillet in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat.
- Remove the cast-iron skillet from the oven and transfer the pork chops to a plate and allow them to rest for 5 to 6 minutes before serving.
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These pork chops sound amazing!!! A must try for sure
I hope you like them 🙂
I haven’t cooked pork chops for ages! These look so good. Have to make them soon!
I was in that boat too but they are so moist and tender. My kids just love them.
This is such a tasty recipe with amazing spices! And the pork chop holds its moisture so well!
Thanks so much…they really are the juiciest chops we make.
This looks absolutely perfect. Love the spices you used here. This is definitely something that my family would like. I must give this recipe a try. Saving this. Thanks!
Thanks Natalie…It’s a great dinner to make on a weeknight when you need to get dinner on the table fast 🙂
Wow those pork chops and this recipe look amazing! Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks Matt…I hope you love it!