It sounds gross - I know - I had my reservations the first time a friend made a variation of this for me. Since then it has become one of my husband's favorite dishes I make. Let's get to it.
CHOCOLATE PORKCHOPS
- 2 pounds of pork chops, preferably cut at 1 inch thick
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp tarragon
- 1/4 tsp dill
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp black garlic
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl combine all the spices including the cocoa powder. Rub this mixture on both sides of the pork chops. In an iron skillet or other metal handled pan, sear both sides of the the chops to have a nice crust. Keep in skillet or pan and place in oven. Pork will be ready when the internal temperature is 145 degrees Fahrenheit or cooked for 20 minutes.
I used the remaining drippings from the pork to created a gravy to go with the chops and it was absolutely delicious. I normally pair the chops with pan fried brussels sprouts with bacon and a balsamic viengar reduction or rice with field peas and snaps. You can do whatever you like - even serving with mashed potatoes to go with that gravy. Why not?!
If you want to see a tutorial on this particular recipe check out my TikTok channel - mrs_sheenak.
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