Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and Cumin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared with a fragrant blend of garlic and ground cumin, finished with a touch of smoked paprika for a warm, earthy Spanish flavor. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, garlic cloves, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops, about 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
for serving fresh lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Step 3: Flip the chops and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for an additional 4 minutes, spooning the garlic and oil over the chops to infuse flavor. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.