Microwave Spiced Pork Chops

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Microwave Spiced Pork Chops

Recipe By :COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6606
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 inch thick boneless loin pork chops, -- trimmed of fat
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup dried bread crumbs mixed with
pinch cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and
1/4 teaspoon oregano and
1/4 teaspoon salt


Rub pork chops with lime juice and coat with cilantro. In a microwavesafe
pie plate microwave butter and garlic for 1 1/2 minutes or until it
sizzles.

Dip pork chops in garlic butter, then in seasoned breading. Place in center
of pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining seasoned breading, drizzle on butter.
Cover with waxed paper and microwave on medium high for 6 minutes. Turn
over and rotate and microwave, covered with waxed paper for 6 minutes
longer or until center is no longer pink. Bread crumbs create moist
topping. Serve with salsa or lime wedges. As a side dish, serve rice mixed
with corn.

Yield: 2 servings

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