Cocoa Spiced Pork Chops with Berry Compote

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These easy pork chops are rubbed with a cocoa and spice mixture that gives them a lovely depth of flavor that the whole family will enjoy. Served with an easy berry compote that that turns these easy weeknight pork chop recipe into a special meal.

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Easy Berry Compote

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1. Pat 4 pork chops dry with paper towels.

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2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.

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3. Combine the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over both sides of the pork chops.

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Cocoa Spiced Pork Chops with Berry Compote

the gingered whisk

These easy pork chops are rubbed with a cocoa and spice mixture that gives them a lovely depth of flavor that the whole family will enjoy. Served with an easy berry compote that that turns these easy weeknight pork chop recipe into a special meal.

- The Gingered Whisk

Easy Berry Compote

Key Ingredient

1. Pat 4 pork chops dry with paper towels.

PREP THE CHOPS

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.

HEAT THE OIL

3. Combine the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over both sides of the pork chops.

SEASON

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How to Make Cocoa Spiced Pork Chops with Berry Compote

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