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                         PORK CHOPS WITH SPICES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pork                             Meats

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8                    Pork chops, each about
                       1/2-in. thick 2 lb total
                       Weight
  1       tb           Vegetable oil
  1 1/2   c            Onion, chopped fine
  2       ts           Garlic, minced
  1       c            Water
    1/2   ts           Cumin
    1/8   ts           Paprika
    1/2   ts           Turmeric
  1                    Bay leaf

 1. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chops in
 one layer. Add the chops and cook until nicely browned on one side,
 about 5-6 min. Turn the chops and cook on the other side about 5 min.
 Pour off all the fat from the skillet. 2. Return the skillet to the
 heat and scatter the onions and garlic around the chops. Cook
 briefly, stirring. Add the water and sprinkle the chops with cumin,
 paprika, turmeric and bay leaf. Cover closely and cook about 30 min.
 over low heat. 3. Serve the chops with the sauce poured over.



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