| Fried Pork & Peppers
4 pork loin chops -- boneless Lay the chops between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness. Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic and onion powders, cumin, salt and pepper. Rinse meat off with cold water then dredge in the cornmeal mixture one at a time until thoroughly coated. Heat the oil or shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the pork chops. Fry for about 4 minutes then turn over. Add pepper strips and cook another 4 to 6 minutes, or until the meat is browned and cooked through. Remove pork to a warm serving dish and continue cooking peppers for a minute or two. Serve pork and peppers over hot rice. |