Dinner Tonight: Grilled Pork Chops Marinated in Mojo

Name: Dinner Tonight: Grilled Pork Chops Marinated in Mojo
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 thick-cut pork chops, preferable bone-in, about 1 pound total; 0 teaspoons cumin; 5 cloves garlic; 2 Juice of limes; 1 Juice of juicing orange; 5 Tbsps olive oil; 2 servings Salt and pepper to taste

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Dinner Tonight: Grilled Pork Chops Marinated in Mojo a try. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 630 calories, 36g of protein, and 50g of fat. A mixture of juice of lime, salt and pepper, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the cumin you could follow this main course with the Moroccan Chocolate Mousse as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a small food processor or blender, puree the garlic, oregano, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, pinch of salt and pepper, and all but 1/4 cup of the orange juice. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and reserve a couple tablespoons of the mojo sauce (for spreading on the chops post-cooking).

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Salt And Pepper

Orange Juice

Lime Juice

Olive Oil

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In a non-reactive bowl, whisk the mojo sauce with the remaining orange juice.

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Add the pork chops, cover with plastic, and marinate in the liquid for as long as you can bear, at least 20 minutes, even better, two hours. Turn occasionally.

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Pork Chops

Heat a cast iron skillet with a film of oil, or a grill pan, until very hot. Cook the chops to desired doneness, 5-7 minutes per side for medium.

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Spoon reserved mojo over the chops and serve.

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Servings:

thick-cut pork chops, preferable bone-in, about 1 pound total 0teaspoons

cumin 5cloves

garlic 2

Juice of limes 1

Juice of juicing orange 5Tbsps

olive oil 2servings

Salt and pepper to taste

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are great choices for Pork Chops. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 36 dollars per bottle.