Chocolate Spiced Pork Chops


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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy

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2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, onion powder, cocoa powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over pork chops.

Add the oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 3 minutes per side. Put the skillet in oven and bake the pork chops until cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the oven, transfer the chops to a serving platter and serve.

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Reader Comments:

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Absolutely Delicious! Never have I been able to make chops so tender. Will definitely be making these again soon.

By JBAR on December 11, 2011

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LOVE THIS! just one question..how long can this last in a jar?

By karen on November 05, 2011

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fabulous! great for camping, too. just one question...im planning on making a sizable amount to have on hand, im putting it into jars with lids (canning jars) should i keep them in the fridge, or can i put them on a shelf?

By karen on October 17, 2011

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amazing! sooo moist as well as loved by all! were about to go camping for the easter weekend and i put this fabulous chocolate rub in a jar for many-a-camping dinners!!!!

By Anonymous on April 21, 2011

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This was amazing. Instead of bread crumbs I mixed up all these ingredients and holla my husband liked it and even wanted it for supper again. Usually he likes variety but these made a hit. I served applesause alongside and I just never would have thought to rub cocoa into meat. You made a boring snow filled winter a delightful winter wonderland. Thank you.

By Fra on February 08, 2011

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By Anonymous on June 03, 2010

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This is defintely a five. I had my daughter,her husband,and my grown: 2 grandson and 1 granddaughter for Dinner,this Easter. They all raved about the chops, and I had to send my daughter the recipe, because her husband keeps asking her to fix them.

By Anonymous on June 01, 2010

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WOW! My husband always complains that my pork chops are too dry. He loved these! Said they were the best I've ever made. Thank you!!

By Anonymous on April 03, 2010

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This was absolutely delicious! I made it for dinner with our best friends and it was a big hit! Thanks!

By Anonymous on March 22, 2010

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Tastes great and easy to make. I'm just a beginner, but all you really need to do is combine the spices, rub them on the chicken, and put them on for as long as the recipe says. No muss, no fuss. I made them for my parents and they said they were the best they'd ever eaten.

By Anonymous on March 08, 2010

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THANK YOU!! These are absolutely the best and easiest chops to prepare and eat! Served with a petit sirat, the flavors just bounded! I served them at a friend's home for our Valentine's dinner and they all but inhaled them. Again...thanks.

By Anonymous on February 18, 2010

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