Skillet Chili-dusted Pork Chops

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 4 boneless center cut pork chops (thick cut)
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Seasoning mix

 * 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1 tablespoon paprika
 * ½ teaspoon ground cumin
 * ¼ teaspoon white pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon black pepper
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon whole thyme leaves (dry)
 * ½ teaspoon chili powder

Directions

 * 1) Combine seasoning mix ingredients; mix well.
 * 2) Dust both sides of pork chops with the seasoning mix and reserve.
 * 3) Heat a large cast iron pan over a medium flame and add the vegetable oil.
 * 4) When the pan is hot, add the pork chops.
 * 5) Cook the pork chops for 10 to 14 minutes or until they have reached an internal temperature of 145°F.
 * 6) Note: chili-dusted pork chops are also excellent grilled.