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Tequila Pork Chops





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Makes 4 servings

When Al Zangri visited Tucson, he fell in love with the food. Back home, he was inspired to create this dish with Southwestern flavors.

 4 center-cut loin pork chops (each about 3/4 in. thick)
 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter or margarine
 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
 1/4 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1/2 cup tequila
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 2 to 4 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chilies
  Salt and ground white pepper
Step 1
1

Trim and discard fat from chops. Wipe chops with a damp towel, then press cumin seed equally onto wide sides of each piece.

Step 2
2

Place a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat. When hot, add 1 teaspoon butter, tilting to coat pan. Add chops; brown well on each side, about 6 minutes total. Stir in garlic.

Step 3
3

Remove pan from heat (away from a vent, fan, or inflammables). Stir broth, tequila, and lime juice into pan. Set over high heat. When liquids boil, reduce heat and simmer until meat is no longer pink in center (cut to test), about 4 minutes. Transfer chops to a platter; keep warm.

Step 4
4

On high heat, boil pan juices until reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, about 2 minutes. Add remaining butter, in a lump, and stir until blended with sauce. Season to taste with chilies. Pour sauce over pork. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450Calories from Fat 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 145mg49%
Sodium 230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 1.5g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.