JERK PORK CHOPS

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Coated with a sweet and zesty spice rub, these tender pork chops get extra goodness from a rum-spiked pan sauce.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry caribbean jerk seasoning
4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch-thick (1-1/4 lbs.)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup spiced rum or 1/4 cup chicken broth
cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar and jerk seasoning. Rub mixture over both sides of pork chops; let stand while cooking peppers.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 minutes. Remove to a plate; cover to keep warm.
  • In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook pork chops, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove pork to plate with peppers.
  • Add rum to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds, scraping bits on bottom of skillet. Return peppers, pork chops and any juices on plate to skillet; heat through, about 1 minute. If desired, garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 164.8, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 40.6

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