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Mole Rubbed Pork Chops

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes

Ingredients

Mole Rub

  • 1 ancho guajillo chopped
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground star anise
  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic granules
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 x 9oz bone-in pork chops stored in fridge until ready to use

Equipment & Utensils

  • Spice grinder or small blender
  • Roasting tin with rack alternatively, you can cook them on the grill

Instructions

  • If you have a spice grinder grind the ancho guajillo and mix with the rest of the mole rub ingredients.
  • If you do not have a spice grinder, place ancho guajillo and the rest of the mole rub ingredients into a small blender and pulse until mixture is a uniform consistency.
  • Place pork chops on a tray or bowl and sprinkle with mole rub on both sides, patting rub so that it sticks to the chops.
  • Cover pork chops and allow to marinate for 15-20 mins.
  • If cooking in the oven, place pork chops on a rack in a roasting tin and place in a preheated oven at 425 and cook until each pork chop reaches a temperature of 145F.
  • If cooking on a grill, spray grill with a little oil before placing pork chops on top, and cook until each pork chop reaches a temperature of 145F.

Notes

Five spice powder is a decent substitute for star anise.