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This classic grilled pork dish from the Yucatan—Poc Chuc—is simplicity personified, but it’s loaded with flavor. Accompany with guacamole, warm corn tortillas and a corn and black bean salad in vinaigrette.

Grilled Yucatacan Pork Steaks

4 boneless pork blade steaks, about 1/2-inch thick

1 large red onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

1. Prepare medium-hot fire in grill.
2. Season pork steaks with salt and cayenne.
3. Place pork and onion slices directly over fire; grill pork for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
4. Grill onion, turning as necessary to brown evenly, for about 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Place grilled pork and onion on serving platter; squeeze some fresh lime juice over and serve with remaining lime wedges.

Serves 4.

Wine suggestion: Serve with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc, cold beer or Sangria.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 160 calories
Protein 16 grams
Fat 8 grams
Sodium 640 milligrams
Cholesterol 50 milligrams
Saturated Fat 3 grams
Carbohydrates 5 grams
Fiber 0 grams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.