Coriander and Cumin Rubbed Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 boneless pork loin chops
• ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the salt, cumin, coriander, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to form a paste. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and rub with the paste.
2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).