Cast-Iron Pork Chops with Cacao-Spiced Rub

Ingredients

• Cacao Spiced Rub
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground, or 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried epazote or oregano
• 2 teaspoons cacao powder (no sugar)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pork Chops
• Two 2-inch-thick bone-in pork chops (about 1¼ pounds)
• Coarse sea salt (about 2 tablespoons or as needed)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (preferably grass-fed)