Bring the flavor of the
Southwest to your grill with these chops. Serve with tortillas
and beans with rice.
Chipotle-Lime
Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
- 4 boneless or bone-in
pork chops, about 1 1/4 inch thick
1 chipotle chile, canned in adobe, chopped OR 1 dried chipotle
chile, rehydrated* and minced **
2 teaspoons oregano
2 crushed garlic cloves
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
- Place chops in a large
self-sealing plastic bag; combine remaining ingredients in a
small bowl and pour over chops. Seal bag and refrigerate for
4 to 24 hours.
- Remove chops from marinade
(discarding marinade) and grill over medium-hot coals for a total
of 12 to 15 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Serve chops immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
* To rehydrate, cover chile
with hot water for 10 minutes, let stand at room temperature.
Drain and use as directed. Seed chile, if desired, to reduce
piquancy a bit.
** Always wear rubber gloves
when handling hot chiles.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
290 calories Protein 39 grams Fat 14 grams Sodium 370 milligrams
Cholesterol 105 milligrams Saturated Fat 2 grams Carbohydrates
2 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.
