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A plate with grilled, turmeric pork chops paired with a fresh green salad. The salad includes a mix of leafy greens and a hard-boiled egg half on the side. The dish is presented on a dark plate with a rustic grey cloth underneath.
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Turmeric Pork Chops for an Easy Weeknight Meal

Turmeric Pork Chops are an excellent, quick and easy choice for weeknight meals. A savory and delicious skillet dish my entire family loves.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops thin, bone-in
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Rub spice mixture evenly over pork chops.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops to pan, cook about 4 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg