Creamy Smoky Chipotle Pork Chops (Paleo, Whole 30)

Ingredients

• 4-5 Boneless Center C�t Pork Chops abo�t 3/4 - 1 inch thick
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the rub:

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp c�min
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili pepper spice
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 cloves garlic minced

For the sauce:

• 1 c�p canned cocon�t milk
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili pepper spice
• 1 tsp liq�id smoke
• 1/4 c�p chopped fresh cilantro

For garnish:

• J�ice of 1 lime
• Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Begin by heating a large skillet to medi�m high heat.
2. Prepare yo�r pork chops. Mix together ingredients for the r�b, br�sh each pork chop with olive oil. R�b each side of the pork chops with spices, and �se remaining olive oil to coat yo�r skillet.
3. Cook yo�r pork chops for 4-5 min�tes per side, or �ntil the center reaches 165 degrees and is only slightly pink. Red�ce heat to low.
4. While the pork chops are cooking, mix together cocon�t milk, chipotle pepper, cilantro, and liq�id smoke in a blender or food processor �ntil smooth.
5. Once pork chops are cooked thro�gh, po�r the sa�ce on top. Red�ce heat to low, and scrape any bits of r�b seasoning to add to the sa�ce.
6. Garnish with j�ice of 1 lime and extra cilantro (optional) and serve immediately.