Oven Roasted Pork Chops
with avocado, cumin and cilantro slaw

Name: Oven Roasted Pork Chops
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Pork chops; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1 Tbsp Cooking oil; 2 cups Cabbage, red , thinly sliced; 2 cups Carrots, grated or shredded ((bagged pre-shredded is fine for this)); 2 cups Jicama, grated or shredded; 2 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 Tbsp Cumin; 1 1/2 tsp Honey; 2 1/2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 1 Avocados, cubed

Active: 25 min Total: 35 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

We can't think of a more festive way to start the week than these juicy pork chops with colorful slaw! The slaw provides a nice contrast to the richness of the meat and will only get better as leftovers!
Smarts: Want to get ahead on dinner? Both the pork chops and the slaw will be tastier if seasoned the night before you eat them!

Ingredients

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Servings:

Oven Roasted Pork Chops:

Pork chops - 1 lb
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
Cooking oil - 1 Tbsp

Cumin, Avocado, and Cilantro Slaw:

Cabbage, red - 2 cups , thinly sliced
Carrots - 2 cups , grated or shredded ((bagged pre-shredded is fine for this))
Jicama - 2 cups , grated or shredded
Cilantro - 2 tbsp , finely chopped
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Cumin - 1 Tbsp
Honey - 1 1/2 tsp
Apple cider vinegar - 2 1/2 Tbsp
Avocados - 1 , cubed

Prep

Season the pork chops - Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides, and tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Make the slaw - Shred the cabbage, carrots, and jicama. Chop cilantro. Combine with salt, cilantro, cumin, honey, and cider vinegar in a bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)

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Make

Preheat the oven to 425F (218C).
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then sear pork chops for 2 to 3 minutes per side over high heat until they are browned and crisp.
Place pork chops into the oven and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until pork is firm to the the touch (or cooked to at least 145F or 62C degrees).
Remove pork chops from the pan and allow to rest for five minutes before slicing.
Avocado prepare as directed. Top slaw mixture with avocado pieces and let people serve themselves the desired amount of pork and slaw. Enjoy!

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Oven Roasted Pork Chops with avocado, cumin and cilantro slaw