Spicy Grilled Pork Chops
SERVINGS: 4
PREPARATION: 15 Minutes – Ready in 4 Hours 25 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- · 4 pork rib chops, cut ¾ inch thick
- · ¼ cup lime juice
- · 1 tablespoon chili powder
- · 1 tablespoon olive oil
- · 2 cloves garlic, minced
- · 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- · 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 drop Cinnamon Loyol
- · ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- · ¼ teaspoon salt
- · Sliced mango and/or fresh chile peppers
DIRECTIONS:
- Place chops in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
- For marinade, in a small bowl, stir together lime juice, chili powder, oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, hot pepper sauce, and salt; pour over chops. Seal bag; turn to coat chops.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- Drain chops, discarding marinade.
- Place chops on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 11 to 14 minutes or until pork juices run clear (160°F), turning once. If desired, garnish with mango and/or chile peppers.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Serving size: 1 chop
- Per serving: 196 calories; 9 g fat; 1 g fiber; 3 g carbohydrates; 25 g protein