Best Cilantro Lime Pork Chops Recipes

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH LIME, CILANTRO & GARLIC

Grilled Pork Chops With Lime, Cilantro & Garlic image

These sound so good I am posting the recipe before trying it. I will add comments after I make them. The Recipe is from American Cooking Club magazineJune/July 05 edition

Provided by Bergy

Categories Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
8 pork chops

Steps:

Blend the first 5 ingredients, cover and place in the fridge for an hour or longer.
Reserve 1/2 cup.
Grill or BBQ brushing the chops with the mayo blend, continue brushing and cooking until the chops are done Turning them halfway through (apprx 15 minutes total).
Serve with the reseved mayo mixture on the side.

CILANTRO-LIME PORK CHOPS

Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops image

These moist and tender chops will appeal to the entire family. Cilantro, lime and cumin blend wonderfully for a little Southwestern flavor. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Set aside 1 tablespoon marinade; cover and refrigerate in a small bowl. Pour remaining marinade into a large bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes., Drain and discard marinade from pork. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth. Stir in the broth, orange juice and honey; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or just until thickened. Stir in cilantro. Add pork chops; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 23 g fat (7 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111 mg cholesterol, Sodium 501 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10 g carbohydrate, Fiber trace fiber, Protein 37 g protein.