Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Warm Pineapple Relish

I got a new cookbook over the holidays!

Thanks Mom & Dad

In case you haven't already gleaned it, Americas Test Kitchen is my absolute favorite cooking show/book/website. I'm really excited to go through this book full of quicker, easier recipes. I've made a few already and bookmarked MANY more dishes I can't wait to try. 

First up: this simple spice rubbed pork chop. I halved the recipe to feed 2, you can easily double it to feed 4.

Spice Rub
3/4 tsp Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Coriander
1/2 tsp Ginger
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
1/8 tsp Cayenne

• Rub 3/4 to 1 inch thick boneless pork chops with the spice rub
• In a nonstick skillet heat some oil on medium. Cook pork chops about 5 minutes on each side. The brown sugar in the rub will burn if the heat is too high, be careful. 
• Once the chops reach 145-150 degrees remove from pan and cover with aluminum foil while you prepare the relish. Wipe the skillet with paper towels.

Pineapple Relish

1 cup Pineapple pieces

1 Tbs Brown Sugar

1 Tbs Lime Juice

1 Tbs Cilantro

• Add the pineapple, brown sugar and lime juice to the skillet. Heat on high for 1 minute. 
• Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. 

My wife said it was one of the best pork chops she's ever had and she can't wait for me to make it again.