Strawberry-Chipotle Pork Chops w/ Avocado Crema & Salsa

Im a food processor, combine 3/4 bundle cilantro, 1 avocado, and a pinch of salt. Puree until smooth.

Transfer cilantro & avocado puree to a mixing bowl. Add sour cream. Fold together. Add honey. Fold together.

Cover and refrigerate overnight to develop flavors.

Combine strawberries and chipotle salsa in a food processor. Puree until smooth.

Transfer to a large zip lock bag or container. Reserve half in a seperate container for plating and other use. Keep up to 3 days. Add pork to one of salsa containers. Marinate in refrigerator overnight.

Combine 1 avocado, red bell pepper, remaining cilantro, and lime juice. Cover with plastic wrap directly atop salsa to prevent air from oxidizing avocado. Marinate in refrigerator overnight to develop flavors. Add a large pinch of salt before serving.

Preheat oven to 350°

Drain chops. Pat completely dry with paper towels. Drizzle enough oil to coat. Season with cumin, coriander seed, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a medium sized saute pan. Sear one side of the chops, about 3 minutes. Flip chops over and cook 1 minute. Transfer pan to oven.

Cook for approximately 20 minutes or until pork reaches desired doneness. Remove from oven and tent with foil to carry over cook approximately 2 minutes before pork chops reach desired doneness.

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