*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                         Microwave Spiced Pork Chops

Recipe By     :COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6606
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    :New Text Import

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      2  inch          thick boneless loin pork chops, -- trimmed of fat
      1  tablespoon    lime juice
      2  tablespoons   chopped fresh cilantro
      2  tablespoons   unsalted butter
      1  teaspoon      minced garlic
    1/3  cup           dried bread crumbs mixed with
                       pinch cayenne
    1/4  teaspoon      ground cumin and
    1/4  teaspoon      oregano and
    1/4  teaspoon      salt


Rub pork chops with lime juice and coat with cilantro. In a microwavesafe
pie plate microwave butter and garlic for 1 1/2 minutes or until it
sizzles.

Dip pork chops in garlic butter, then in seasoned breading. Place in center
of pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining seasoned breading, drizzle on butter.
Cover with waxed paper and microwave on medium high for 6 minutes. Turn
over and rotate and microwave, covered with waxed paper for 6 minutes
longer or until center is no longer pink. Bread crumbs create moist
topping. Serve with salsa or lime wedges. As a side dish, serve rice mixed
with corn.

Yield: 2 servings

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