Chili Rubbed Pork Chops with Lime Butter
When you need dinner on the table quickly without spending a fortune, simple recipes like these Chili Rubbed Pork Chops with lime butter are a lifesaver. A flavorful chili rub gives the pork chops plenty of delicious flavour, while the lime butter adds a bright, fresh finish. Best of all, this is an easy meal that feels a little more special without requiring a lot of time or expensive ingredients.
Serve these pork chops with mashed or roasted potatoes and some steamed vegetables for an easy, budget-friendly dinner. I fried these in a pan, but they would also be delicious cooked on the BBQ. Especially during the warmer months!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound boneless pork sirloin chops
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground dark chili powder
- Salt & pepper to season
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from 1 small lime
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine the cumin, paprika & chili powder in a small bowl. Season the pork chops with salt & pepper and then evenly sprinkle the spice mix over them and rub in to the meat.
- Combine the butter, garlic & lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside while you cook the pork chops.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet & heat over medium high heat. Add the pork chops to the skillet and pan sear until cooked through. About 5 minutes on each side. (Optional: add a small amount of the lime butter to each pork chop while they are cooking.)
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate, adding the lime butter to each pork chop to melt from the residual heat.
- Serve immediately.
- 1 pound boneless pork sirloin chops
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground dark chili powder
- Salt & pepper to season
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 6 Tablespoons butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice from 1 small lime
- Combine the cumin, paprika and chili powder in a small bowl. Season the pork chops with salt & pepper and then evenly sprinkle the spice mix over them & rub in to the meat.
- Combine the butter, roasted garlic and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside while you cook the pork chops.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add the pork chops to the skillet and pan sear until cooked through; about 5 minutes on each side. {Optional} add a small amount of the lime butter to each pork chop while they are cooking.
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate, adding the lime butter to each pork chop to melt from the heat.
- Serve immediately.
These Chili Rubbed Pork Chops with Lime Butter are proof that a quick and affordable dinner doesn't have to be boring. They're easy enough for a busy weeknight, but tasty enough to make you feel like you've put a little extra effort into dinner. Add some potatoes and vegetables, and you've got a simple, satisfying meal the whole family can enjoy.
