"Thick-Cut Pork Chops in Creamy Poblano Sauce is a dish that melds the rustic flavors of the American South with the smoky and spicy notes of Mexican cuisine."
Thick-Cut Pork Chops in Creamy Poblano Sauce
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 1hr
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
- 2 thick-cut pork chops
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 3 poblano peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 chopped onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Place the poblano peppers in a cast iron skillet. Coat with extra virgin olive oil, and roast them in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven, and set them aside to cool. Turn the oven temperature down to 375°F. Once they're cool enough to handle, peel the skin off the peppers and chop.
Step 3
Season the pork chops with salt and ground black pepper.
Step 4
Retaining the juice and oil from roasting the poblano peppers, heat the same cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add another tablespoon or two of olive oil if need be. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden crust. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Step 5
Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Use tongs or a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Saute for a 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add the chopped poblano peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 7
Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, and coat them with the creamy poblano sauce. Place the skillet in the oven, and bake for 25 minutes. If using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be 145°F.
Step 8
Allow the pork chops to rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve atop a side like culantro-lime rice and spoon additional creamy poblano sauce over the pork chops.