Coffee Rub Porkchops
Ingredients:
4 (6oz.) pork loin or rib chops
1 tbsp. finely ground coffee
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
Garlic powder
Ground cinnamon
1-2 tbsp. canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Combine the coffee, cumin, cayenne, brown sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of garlic powder in a small bowl. Pat dry the pork chops and season liberally with salt & pepper. Cover pork chops in coffee rub on all sides. Heat a cast iron pan to medium-high heat. Add the canola oil and heat until shimmering. Sear one side of the pork chops for 3-4 minutes, or until a golden brown crust forms on the bottom. Flip pork chops over and place pan into the oven. Cook until the chops reach 145°F, remove from oven and place on a plate. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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