Pork Chops with Scallion Salsa Verde
Simple as can be and so delicious, this recipe might surprise you with how much flavor it packs, in such little time. This salsa is great on so many things, so go ahead and make a double batch …Â
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 1 finely minced garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- The juice of half a lime (plus more, if you like)
- Four, 6-ounce boneless pork chops
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the scallions, olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix, and allow the flavors to develop while you cook the pork. Add more or less of anything to suit your preferences.Â
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Season the chops with salt and pepper and the remaining teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon chili powder, using more of either if you like. Cook the seasoned chops until they’re browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. * TIP * The chops should still be a little pink in the middle when you take them off the heat. They’ll carryover cook as they rest. Once pork is totally gray – it’s probably dry. Allow the chops to rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before slicing (if you’re slicing before serving).
- Serve the pork chops with the scallion salsa verde, and enjoy.Â