Blackened Skillet Pork Chops with Beans and Spinach
Submitted by Rich Williams ('62)Ingredients:
Blackening Spice Blend
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4 garlic cloves, grated
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
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1 teaspoon ground toasted cumin seeds
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1 teaspoon ground toasted coriander seeds
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
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Juice from 1/2 lime
Pork Chops with Beans and Spinach
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4 (10-ounce) bone-in rib-cut pork chops
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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3/4 cup chicken stock
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1 small shallot, minced
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4 cups fresh baby spinach
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Lemon wedges, for serving
Cooking Instructions:
Make the spice blend
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Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lime over spice mixture, and stir until well combined.
Make the pork chops
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Rub each pork chop all over with 2 teaspoons spice blend. Reserve the remaining spice blend for another use.
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Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Working in batches, add pork chops to skillet, and cook until blackened and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest portion of pork registers 135°F, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.
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Add beans, stock, and shallot to skillet. Cook over medium-low, stirring often, until hot, about 2 minutes. Add spinach in large handfuls, and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt, and serve with pork chops and lemon wedges.