Pork Chops in a Snap

Ingredients:

1 t cumin
1 t chili powder
4 boneless pork chops
1 T canola oil
1 1/4 C mild salsa
1 t baking cocoa
1/8 t cinnamon
2 T cilantro, minced
1 green onion, chopped

Directions:

Place the cumin and chili powder together in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Rub the pork chops with the mixture on both sides.
Place the canola oil into a large skillet over medium heat and allow it to heat up.
Place the pork chops into the hot oil and brown 4 minutes.
Turn and continue browning 3 minutes.
Place the salsa, cocoa and cinnamon into another small bowl and whisk to combine.
Pour over the chops in the skillet and bring the mixture to a brisk boil.
Reduce the heat to low and cook 10 minutes or until the meat is fork tender.
Be sure to turn the chops once and stir the mixture a couple of times during cooking.
Remove the chops to a serving plate and sprinkle the cilantro and green onion over the tops.

Serving Size:  4

This recipe works for a fast Valentine’s Day dinner.  They only take about 20 minutes to prepare and cook. They are also a spicy touch to your Valentine’s Day dinner.  Leave off the rub if you believe they are too spicy.