Spicy Grilled Pork Chops
Chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and hot pepper sauce guarantee these easy-to-prepare Spicy Grilled Pork Chops live up to their name.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 26 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
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4 pork rib chops, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1-3/4 pounds total)
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1/4 cup lime juice
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Sliced mango and/or fresh chile peppers (optional)
Directions
1.
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.
2.
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 degree F), turning once. If desired, garnish with mango and/or chile peppers. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 196, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 159 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Lean Meat 3.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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