Achiote-Rubbed Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 Thin-cut top loin pork chops, bone-in
• Achiote rub

Achiote rub ingredients:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons Sherry Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Achiote (Annatto) powder (Get the powder not the seeds)
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic granules or garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• A pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Pat dry the pork chops on both sides.
2. Trim any excess fat.
3. Combine the ingredients for the Achiote rub in a 1-gallon sealable plastic bag.
4. Seal the bag and mix everything to form a paste.
5. Re-open the bag and place the chops inside.
6. Seal it.
7. Move the chops around in the bag to coat completely.
8. Heat your 8.5" Fry Pan over medium heat.
9. The pan will be ready when water droplets dance on the surface of the pan.
10. Transfer the pork chops from the plastic bag to the dry fry pan using tongs.
11. Be sure to allow any excess rub to drip back into the bag. You want just enough on the chop to coat it.
12. Cook the pork chops on each side for four minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
13. Transfer the chops to a serving platter.

Recipe Video

Recipe Note

Tip: Pair these colorful, tasty pork chops with our Spinach and Onion Polenta and Apple Chutney.