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A sizzling pork chop in a coconut curry sauce, surrounded by aromatic spices and herbs
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Coconut Curry Pork Chops

Four pork chops with coconut curry flavorings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops 1 inch thick, about 8 oz each, bone-in unless boneless is specified
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Remove pork chops and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, whisk coconut milk and curry powder.
  6. Bring sauce to a simmer, stirring often.
  7. Return pork chops to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until done.
  8. Before removing the chops from heat, check the thickest part away from bone reaches 145°F with an instant-read thermometer; continue cooking gently if needed. Cooking times are estimates. Remove from heat and rest at least 3 minutes before serving.
  9. Spoon sauce over pork chops before serving.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
For chops thinner than 1 inch, begin checking several minutes earlier. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to 165°F.