Ancho Pork Chops And Peppers

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I use ancho chile powder a lot – it adds a nice, smoky flavor to dishes. this recipe adapted from cooking light turns ordinary pork chops into a mexican-inspired meal.

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Steps

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In a small bowl combine the ancho powder , cumin , granulated garlic , and 1 / 2 teaspoon salt.

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Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the pork chops.

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Over medium-high temperature in a large nonstick skillet , heat 1 teaspoon oil , then brown the pork chops , 4 minutes per side or until done.

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Remove meat from pan and set aside , keeping warm.

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Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the butter to the skillet you cooked the pork in and allow them to melt together , then add the onion , bell peppers , sherry , and remaining 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , and saut for 4 minutes or until cooked to desired texture.

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Add the minced garlic cloves and saut 1 additional minute , then remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.

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Season to taste with freshly ground pepper.

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Serve browned pork chops and sauted peppers together they go well with rice and beans.

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Ingredients

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dried ancho chile powder, ground cumin, garlic granules, salt, boneless center cut pork chops, olive oil, butter, onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, dry sherry, garlic cloves, lime juice, fresh ground black pepper