COTES DE PORC MAROCAINE (PORK CHOPS WITH SPICES)

Cotes de Porc Marocaine (Pork chops with spices) image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 half-inch thick pork chops, about 2 pounds total weight
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon powdered cumin
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chops in one layer. Add the chops and cook until nicely browned on one side, about five or six minutes. Turn the chops and brown on the second side about five minutes. Pour off all the fat from the skillet.
Return the skillet to the heat and scatter the onions and garlic around the chops. Cook briefly, stirring. Add the water and sprinkle the chops with cumin, paprika, turmeric and bay leaf. Cover closely and cook about 30 minutes over low heat. Serve the chops with the sauce poured over.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 740, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 83 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1220 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams