Spiced Kurobuta Pork Chops

Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Spiced Kurobuta Pork Chops
45 min.
4
418kcal

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Spiced Kurobuta Pork Chops: A Dairy-Free Delight

Indulge in the bold and tantalizing flavors of our Spiced Kurobuta Pork Chops, a dairy-free main course that promises to elevate your lunch or dinner experience. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves 4 and offers a well-balanced meal with 418 kcal per serving. Perfect for those seeking a hearty and flavorful main dish to enjoy at home.

Kurobuta pork chops, known for their rich taste and succulent texture, are seasoned with a unique blend of spices that will awaken your taste buds. Our recipe features ground Aleppo pepper from Syria, which boasts a moderate heat level with a hint of sweetness, and Malabar black peppercorns, sourced from the coast of western India, for an extra zesty kick. Enhanced by Hungarian sweet paprika and fresh sage, these chops are a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Served alongside our delectable Braised Bacon, Pomegranate, and Pine Nut Relish, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. The dish is completed with a simple dredge in all-purpose flour and a quick sear in olive oil before hitting the oven, ensuring a perfectly cooked chop every time. Don't forget to use a kitchen thermometer to achieve that ideal 145 °F internal temperature for optimal tenderness and safety.

Whether you're a spice enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, our Spiced Kurobuta Pork Chops are sure to impress. So why wait? Let's fire up the oven and get ready to savor a meal that's as bold as it is delicious.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup flour 
  • servings pomegranate 
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • teaspoon sage fresh chopped
  • tablespoon ground aleppo pepper 
  • tablespoon paprika sweet
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • teaspoons peppercorns whole black freshly ground
  •  pork chops bone-in thick

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Mix Aleppo pepper, paprika, coarse salt, ground Malabar pepper, and fresh sage in small bowl.
  2. Brush pork on both sides with 2 tablespoons oil.
  3. Sprinkle generously with all of spice mixture; press to adhere.
  4. Spread flour on plate. Dredge pork in flour; shake off excess.
  5. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add pork and cook until brown, 3 minutes per side.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145°F, about 10 minutes.
  8. Serve pork with Braised Bacon, Pomegranate, and Pine Nut Relish.
  9. *Ground Aleppo pepper from Syria has a moderate heat level and tastes slightly sweet. It is available at some specialty foods stores and by mail from Surfas (310-559-4770; surfasonline.com).
  10. **Malabar peppercorns, from the coast of western India, are especially pungent and zesty. They are available in the spice section of some supermarkets and by mail from The Spice Hunter(800-444-3061; spicehunter.com).

Nutrition Facts

Calories418kcal
Protein29.49%
Fat59.41%
Carbs11.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.25
Glycemic Load
6.17
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.372173699348%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:417.97kcal
20.9%
Fat:27.52g
42.34%
Saturated Fat:5.85g
36.54%
Carbohydrates:11.57g
3.86%
Net Carbohydrates:9.35g
3.4%
Sugar:0.5g
0.56%
Cholesterol:89.78mg
29.93%
Sodium:1262.1mg
54.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.74g
61.47%
Copper:1.67mg
83.5%
Selenium:48.52µg
69.31%
Vitamin B1:0.99mg
66.06%
Vitamin B3:11.76mg
58.78%
Vitamin B6:1.06mg
53.2%
Phosphorus:329.61mg
32.96%
Vitamin A:1472.34IU
29.45%
Vitamin E:4mg
26.68%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.84%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.28%
Potassium:624.01mg
17.83%
Vitamin K:17.85µg
17%
Zinc:2.35mg
15.69%
Iron:2.25mg
12.5%
Magnesium:47.99mg
12%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.84%
Vitamin B5:1.12mg
11.16%
Fiber:2.22g
8.88%
Folate:21.23µg
5.31%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.57%
Calcium:35.57mg
3.56%
Source:Epicurious