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Pork Chops in Salsa Verde
Sauté pork chops, in mild salsa verde sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and pepitas for a light and festive Mexican dinner. Not only is it delicious, but also cooks up in no time – perfect for the holidays.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 4 ounce boneless pork chops
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups homemade salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup dried roasted pepitas
Instructions
- 1
Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a large skillet cook pork chops in hot oil over medium-high heat about 2 minutes per side until browned.
- 3
Add 1 1/2 cups of the salsa verde to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until chops are slightly pink in the centers (145 degrees F).
- 4
Let rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving.
- 5
Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pepitas to serve.