Cumin-Baked Pork Chops
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
- 48-ounce pork chops
- 1teaspoon kosher salt
- 4teaspoons grainy Dijon mustard
- 2tablespoons crushed cumin seeds
- 1teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1teaspoon canola oil
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
315 calories; 17 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 36 grams protein; 550 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with salt, then brush each side with mustard. Rub the cumin and pepper into the mustard.
- Step 2
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the pork chops and brown for 2 minutes on each side. Put the skillet in the oven and bake until the chops are just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and serve.
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Cooked as directed the chops were a little tough. The 2nd time I made them, I brined the chops first for about 45 min in a mixture of 3 TB table salt in 1 Qt. water, rinsed, and wiped them dry, then cooked them as directed. They were much better.
I used 1-1/4 inch, on-the-bone chops. Browned in a little evoo for about 2 min a side. Then brushed with the mustard to which I had added about 3/4 tsp. of ground cumin and 1/2 tsp. of black pepper. No salt; the mustard has enough.
Then baked at 450 for about 8 min; the chops had an internal temp of 145 degrees. Rest for 5 minutes. I served it with broccolini that I roasted until tender and slightly scorched, and then tossed with lemon juice and grated Parmesan. Outstanding!
I heeded the comments of previous cooks about difficulty with browning the pork chops. I browned them first. I let them cool slightly and then applied dijon mustard, crushed cumin seeds and pepper. Also to increase the browning of the chops, I finished them under the broiler rather than baking. This recipe is simple and delicious.
Cooking time is much too long. I use TJs Frenched pork chops pounded lightly to create more surface area. After seasoning, sear two minutes per side in a bit of EVOO and butter in cast iron skillet. Transfer to 425 oven (I use my Breville countertop) six minutes. Never tough, always juicy.
tasty but most of the mustard ended up in the skillet. instead, rub a little salt on chops, then sear in olive oil over on medium high heat. next, rub with a mix of mustard powder + cumin + pepper, spread on both sides. smash some fat garlic cloves and throw them in the skillet after sear/before oven. check for doneness within five minutes - 145° is what you want. serve with sheet pan roasted sweet potatoes, onion and brussels sprouts.
You really need grainy mustard and cumin seeds (not powder) to get the right crust on this. I love it and it’s a great way to have pork chops