Spinach Salad with Ancho Chili Pepper Chops
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
A mild chili flavor enhances the pork sirloin chops in this main-dish recipe. A wilted spinach salad accompanies this meal.

Ingredients
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1 Tbsp.ground ancho chile peppersee savings

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4boneless pork sirloin chops, 1/2-inch cuts (about 1-1/2 lb.)see savings

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4 slicesbacon, choppedsee savings

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1/2 cupthinly sliced red onionsee savings

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1/3 cupcider vinegarsee savings

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1 Tbsp.sugarsee savings

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1 5- to 6-oz. pkg.fresh baby spinachsee savings

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Directions
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Preheat extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in bowl combine chile pepper and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Rub into chops. 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.
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For dressing, cook onion in hot skillet for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 tsp. ancho chile pepper. Slice pork; divide pork and spinach among 4 plates. Drizzle dressing; sprinkle bacon. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 429, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 745 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 42 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 7%, Iron 17%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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