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May 7 2009 - 4:23pm

Spinach Salad With Ancho Chili Pepper Chops

From Better Homes and Garden [1]

Spinach Salad With Ancho Chili Pepper Chops

Ingredients

  1. 1 Tbsp. ground ancho chile pepper
    4 boneless pork sirloin chops, 1/2-inch cuts (about 1-1/2 lb.)
    4 slices bacon, chopped
    1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
    1/3 cup cider vinegar
    1 Tbsp. sugar
    1 5- to 6-oz. pkg. fresh baby spinach

Directions

  1. Preheat extra-large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, in bowl combine chile pepper and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Rub into chops.
  3. Add chops and bacon to hot skillet; reduce heat to medium. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, until chops are pink in center (160 degrees F) and bacon is crisp; turning chops and stirring bacon. Remove and set aside.
  4. For dressing, cook onion in hot skillet for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 tsp. ancho chile pepper.
  5. Slice pork; divide pork and spinach among 4 plates. Drizzle dressing; sprinkle bacon.

Serves 4.


Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/Spinach-Salad-Ancho-Chili-Pepper-ChopsFrom-Better-Homes-3128459