SPICY BLACKENED PORK CHOPS

Ingredients

4 – 6 pork chops

1 tsp salt

½ tsp  – 1 tsp black pepper

1 lime

1tbsp chopped celery

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp chilli powder

1 tbsp cumin or geera powder

1 tsp turmeric

½ tsp cayenne pepper

Vegetable or olive oil for drizzling and cooking

Chopped chives for garnish

Directions

1. Trim chops of fat, wash and place in a dish.
2. Sprinkle chops on both sides with salt, pepper and lime juice. Sprinkle chops with chopped celery. Drizzle with a little oil.
3. In a small bowl mix all the spices together. Rub the pork chops with the spice mixture ensuring that both sides are well coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
5. In a large pan, that can be placed an oven, heat oil over high heat.
6. Add chops; do not move for approx. 1 – 2 minutes.
7. Turn on next side and leave for the same period of time. When the pork is nicely browned, place the pan in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes depending on the thickness of the chops.
8. When pork is done, remove from pan, and place in serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped chives for garnish.