Moroccan Pork Chops - Cooked over the Fire in a Snowy Winter!

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with less processing.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a higher smoke point.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, while dried parsley is more economical.

Marinate pork chops in olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Cook pork chops for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Remove pork chops from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

In a separate pan, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chickpeas and diced tomatoes to the pan, stirring to combine.

Cook mixture for 5-7 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.

Stir in lemon juice and honey, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Serve pork chops topped with chickpea mixture and garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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