Cajun Pork Chops

4 medium pork chops
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

1. Lightly toast the cumin seed, then grind in a mortar and pestle. Combine with paprika, oregano and a generous amount of salt and pepper and rub pork chops. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Remove pork chops from fridge and bring to room temperature.
3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
4. Place a baking sheet in the oven and allow it to get hot. Rub pork chops with olive oil and add to the baking sheet. Allow to brown, then remove from the oven and turn them over. Return to the oven to finish cooking. Allow meat to rest before serving.

Makes 4 servings