Middle Eastern Inspired Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops (1/2 inch bone in)

• Juice of 1 lemon and zest (divided)

• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt

• Butter

• Spices to taste:

  Salt

  Garlic powder or fresh

  Fresh ground pepper (always)

  Smoked paprika

  Ground cinnamon

  Ground cumin

  Ground nutmeg

  Ground coriander

  Ground mint

  Dried thyme leaves

  Ground white pepper

Directions

1. Mix spice blend with 1/2 lemon zest and juice.

   Rub blend on pork chops on both sides and set aside

2. Warm skillet on low medium and pour EVOO and a bit of butter into a heated skillet covering the bottom.

3. Place season pork chops in skillet once EVOO/butter are heated

   Brown on both sides to desired color

4. Add other half of lemon juice/zest and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and mix. Add water or chicken stock as needed. Lightly simmer until done

5. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking. Serve with choice of sides