BONELESS SIRLOIN PORK CHOPS WITH GREEN CHIMICHURRI ENJOY DAN:

BONELESS SIRLOIN PORK CHOPS WITH GREEN CHIMICHURRI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4-boneless sirloin pork chops

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2-teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoon olive oil

GREEN CHIMICHURRI:

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 cup fresh mint leaves

1 cup fresh parsley leaves

1/2-cup fresh oregano

2-tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

1/4-teaspoon red pepper flakes

4 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Season chops with salt and let rest for 1/2-hour.

2.   Place herbs and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.

3.   While the machine is running add oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper, blend until smooth.

4.   Set aside.

5.   Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-heat when sizzling.

6.   Add chops leaving space between chops, do not crowd the pan.

7.   Do not move the chops; just let them brown, about 2-4 minutes.

8.   Once browned turn them over and brown the other side.

9.   Once browned lower the heat and cook to your liking.

10.                Remove the chops from the pan when internal temperature is 120-125 for rear for medium rear 130-135.

11.                Place chops on a plate and cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes.

12.                Top with chimichurri sauce.

ENJOY DAN:                                                  BUON-APPETITE!!