A simple, delicious, crusted dukkah-spiced pork chop served with crunchy cucumbers and yogurt.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Oven-Roasted Dukkah-Spiced Pork Chops.
1. Info for Oven-Roasted Dukkah-Spiced Pork Chops
- Cook Time: 30 Min
- Total Time: 30 Min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 388.16 kcal
2. Ingredients for Oven-Roasted Dukkah-Spiced Pork Chops
- 2 boneless pork chops (6 oz. each)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (raw)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (raw)
- 1 tsp. fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper (for rub)
- 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil (for pork chops)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Black pepper (to taste, for serving)
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 cup cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- Olive oil (for serving)
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
3.2 Prep
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Allow the pork chops to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
3.3 Stove
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In a saute pan over medium-low heat, toast the pumpkin, sunflower, and fennel seeds, stirring occasionally, until they just start to brown, about 3 minutes.
3.4 Prep
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To make the dukkah spice blend, combine the toasted seeds with the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a food processor or spice mill. Pulse or mill until finely ground.
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Using your hands, rub all sides of the pork chops with the olive oil, followed by the dukkah spice blend.
3.5 Oven
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Transfer the pork chops to the center of a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake on middle rack of oven until the pork has reached an internal temperature of 145°F, about 15 minutes.
3.6 Check
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Check to see that pork is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Serve
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Allow the pork to rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place pork slices on a platter and sprinkle with the parsley and black pepper. Put the cucumbers and yogurt in separate bowls. Serve alongside the pork, with olive oil for drizzling.
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