These juicy chops are a sizzling good reason for the summer grill. The pork is so tender and with a zing from lime, garlic, cilantro and ginger, it tastes so amazing. —Deborah Yasbah, North Middletown, New Jersey
Lime and Garlic Grilled Pork Chops
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Lime and Garlic Grilled Pork Chops
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 drops jalapeno pepper sauce
- 6 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)
- Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Pour 1-1/4 cups marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the pork; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cover remaining marinade for basting; refrigerate.
- Drain pork, discarding marinade. On a lightly oiled rack, grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. If desired, top with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
1 pork chop: 386 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.
