Tequila Pork Chops

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Ingredients

  • 4 center-cut pork loin chops (each about 3/4 inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 -4 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno chiles

Instructions

  1. Trim and discard fat from chops.
  2. Wipe chops with a damp towel, then press cumin seeds equally onto pork chops.
  3. Place a 10-to 12-inch nonstick frying over high heat.
  4. When hot add 1 teaspoon butter, tilting pan to coat.
  5. add chops and turn as necessary to brown well on both sides about 6 minutes total.
  6. Stir in garlic.
  7. Remove pan from heat (away from vent,fan, or inflammables).
  8. Stir in broth, tequila, and lime juice into pan.
  9. Set over high heat, when liquid is boiling, reduce heat and simmer until meat is no longer pink in the center (cut to test), about 4 minutes.
  10. Transfer chops to a platter; keep warm.
  11. Over high heat, boil pan juices until reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
  12. Add remaining butter,in a lump, and stir until blended with sauce.
  13. Season to taste with chilies.
  14. Pour sauce over chops.
  15. add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

478 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 36.6g 47% DV
Carbs 26.1g 9% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9992mg 100% DV
Potassium 591.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 90mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 250.8mg 19% DV
Iron 18mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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