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Spicy Chipotle Pork Chops

June 3, 2018 by Judith Hannemann

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Quick and easy pork chops with that great smoky chipotle taste!

The family will beg for seconds when they taste these terrific pork chops!

Ready In A Jiffy

These pork chops are done in less than 20 minutes. This has got to be one of the easiest and fastest “real-food” dinners around that doesn’t rely on any convenience ingredients. And I bet you have most of them in your pantry and freezer.

For the chops, you may find it easier to do what I do when I want boneless chops. When whole boneless pork loins go on sale, I buy one or two. Depending on how big they are, I cut them into two or three sections–like small roasts–and vacuum seal them. That way if I want to make a roast, I’ve got a piece. Likewise if I want chops, I can cut them from one of those sections. I don’t cut the chops before I freeze because the meat stays much nicer if cut after defrosting. And the best part is I can cut chops as thick or as thin as I want! I’ve been getting the whole loins for around $1.69 per pound and you can’t beat that price for chops. There’s no way thick-cut chops will be that cheap at the store! And did I mention it’s really easy? You don’t have to have any butcher skills at all!

Quick and easy pork chops with that great smoky chipotle taste!

Chipotle Chili Powder Is A Must

This is probably the one item you don’t have in your pantry that you will have to buy. I’ll be upfront and say it is not cheap. However, it’s very worth the cost. You will find it in the spice aisle of your market, but it will be with the fancy gourmet spices or the organic spices. Please resist the urge to bypass it and use regular chili powder. You need that smoky taste that you get from chipotle. It’s critical for this flavor. If you cannot find it in your store, it’s available here.

In fact, the taste of this chipotle chili powder is so good, you’ll find many ways to use it in other recipes. It’s nice mixed with mayonnaise as a sandwich spread or for the dressing in a potato salad.

Quick and easy pork chops with that great smoky chipotle taste!

Cast Iron Is Best

Since these chops not only look better but taste better when they’re a bit blackened, you’ll need a good heavy skillet that conducts heat very well. This is the place to use that cast iron skillet you have in the cupboard! It will produce excellent results. A good tri-ply stainless is good too. In either case, you have got to let the pan get super hot before adding the oil or the chops. You’ll know it’s the right temperature when you put in the oil and it will immediately begin to smoke…it’s supposed to do that! Just add the chops quickly and resist the urge to peek underneath for at least 4-5 minutes. With stainless, that’s important because until the connective tissue or collagen (forget which one it is) breaks down, the chops will stick and you want to avoid that! That’s why I recommend using cast iron–and it’s naturally non stick too. As far as Teflon or the ceramic non-stick coatings, unless that’s the only type of skillet you have, don’t use it. Non-stick pans are not very efficient at browning.

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Quick and easy pork chops with that great smoky chipotle taste!
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Spicy Chipotle Pork Chops

These spicy pork chops are so quick and easy to make!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time16 mins
Total Time21 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork chop recipe, pork chops, spicy recipe for pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops about 1-inch thick
  • 2 tbs olive oil

For the Rub:

  • 1 tbs chipotle chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Mix all rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle each side of the chops with the rub then rub in to distribute well.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add the oil—the oil will smoke. (I use cast iron)
  • Add chops to the hot skillet and brown very well on each side, about 8 minutes each side.
  • This should cook the chops completely, but test with a meat thermometer to be sure. They should be 160 degrees internal temp. If not, they can be finished off in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chop | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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Quick and easy pork chops with that great smoky chipotle taste!
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  1. teresa says

    June 3, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    can I use a normal skillet don’t have cast iron

    • Judith Hanneman says

      June 3, 2018 at 11:38 pm

      Sure–if it’s a good stainless one, make sure it gets good and hot before you add the oil. Resist temptation to peek and check on the browning for about 5 mins. Trying to move them before they’ll stick. If non-stick is all you have that’s ok too, but it won’t brown as nicely.

  2. Margaret Frew says

    June 4, 2018 at 6:41 am

    I use Rice Bran oil, it has a higher heat ratio and does not smoke. There is not any taste either.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      June 4, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Thank you for this. I do a lot of Asian stuff and would like to use something other than peanut oil.

  3. Sheila says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    I am so amazed how fast it is to prepare this delicious meal. Indeed it is one of the easiest real-food that we have. A lifesaver for someone who barely have time to cook on weekdays. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      June 4, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Hope you like it!!

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