Southwest Hatch Chili Pecan Pork Chop

Our Southwest Hatch Chili pecan meal makes a crackly, smoky crust on juicy center-cut pork chops - pan-seared, then finished in the oven.

Prep 10 min | Cook 20 min | Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 one-inch-thick center-cut pork chops
• 1 cup Chili Hatch Pecan Meal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Dip the raw pork chops in flour, then in milk.
2. Roll in the pecan meal until well coated.
3. Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F.
4. Pan-fry on each side for 5 minutes.
5. Finish in a 350°F oven until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
6. Let the chops rest 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy.

Tip: Let them rest before slicing so the juices stay in.

Made with our Southwest Hatch Chili Coating Mix.