Best Grilled Mojo Pork Chops And Avocado Salad Recipes

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GRILLED MOJO PORK CHOPS



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Garlic and Citrus Pork Chops Infuse your pork chops with incredible flavor with this simple Cuban-style Mojo marinade. Mojo is made with GOYA® Naranja Agria - Bitter Orange Marinade (bitter orange marinade), which is the juice squeezed from tangy Seville oranges. Mixed with a generous amount of garlic, and traditional Cuban spices like oregano and cumin, mojo makes pork tender and delicious. Try this easy grilling recipe for classic Cuban cooking at its best!

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups GOYA® Naranja Agria - Bitter Orange Marinade
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
¼ cup GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic or 1 head garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, plus more to taste
1 tbsp. GOYA® Whole Oregano Leaf
1 tsp. GOYA® Ground Cumin
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
6 bone-in pork chops, ¾"-1" thick (about 3 lbs.)
2 avocados, thinly sliced (for serving)
¼ red onion, thinly sliced (for serving)

Steps:

  • Step 1 In medium mixing bowl, using whisk, whisk together Naranja Agria, onions, olive oil, garlic, Adobo, oregano and cumin until well combined. Transfer ¼ cup mojo marinade to small bowl; stir in cilantro. Cover and set aside in refrigerator. Step 2 Pour remaining marinade in large, non-reactive container. Add pork chops, flipping to completely coat and submerge in marinade. Cover. Transfer to refrigerator; marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for best results. Remove pork chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Drain and discard marinade. Step 3 Prepare grill to medium-high heat. (Or, heat large grill pan over medium-high heat). Season pork chops all over with Adobo. Add chops to hot, greased grill grates. Cook, flipping once after 5 minutes, until pork is dark golden brown on both sides and cooked through (quick-read thermometer inserted into center of pork chop without touching bone registers 145°F), 10-12 minutes. Step 4 Transfer pork to serving platter. Drizzle with reserved mojo-cilantro mixture. Serve with Avocado and onions. [Note: No-time? No problem! Please use GOYA® Mojo Criollo Marinade]

GRILLED PORK WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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I love the zesty taste of this moist grilled tenderloin. The cumin, avocado and jalapeno give it southwestern flair. It's an easy, elegant way to prepare pork. —Josephine Devereaux Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
SALSA:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • For marinade, mix first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss pork with 1/2 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours., For glaze, place jelly and 1/3 cup of the remaining marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes; remove from heat. Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly with remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED MOJO PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups GOYA® Naraja Agria (Bitter Orange Marinade)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic or 1 head garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, plus more to taste
1 tbsp. GOYA® Whole Oregano Leaf
1 tsp. GOYA® Ground Cumin
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
6 bone-in pork chops, 3/4"-1" thick (about 3 lbs.)
2 avocados, thinly sliced (for serving)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (for serving)

Steps:

  • 1. In medium mixing bowl, using whisk, whisk together Naraja Agria, onions, olive oil, garlic, Adobo, oregano and cumin until well combined. Transfer 1/4 cup mojo marinade to small bowl; stir in cilantro. Cover and set aside in refrigerator.
  • 2. Pour remaining marinade in large, non-reactive container. Add pork chops, flipping to completely coat and submerge in marinade. Cover. Transfer to refrigerator; marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for best results. Remove pork chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Drain and discard marinade.
  • 3. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. (Or, heat large grill pan over medium-high heat). Season pork chops all over with Adobo. Add chops to hot, greased grill grates. Cook, flipping once after 5 minutes, until pork is dark golden brown on both sides and cooked through (quick-read thermometer inserted into center of pork chop without touching bone registers 145 degrees F), 10-12 minutes.
  • 4. Transfer pork to serving platter. Drizzle with reserved mojo-cilantro mixture. Serve with Avocado and onions.

JUICY GRILLED PORK CHOPS RECIPE



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How to make Grilled Pork Chops that are always juicy on the inside with a perfectly seasoned crust. This is the best way to grill pork chops. Brush with BBQ sauce to serve if desired.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb bone-in pork chops (preferably thicker cut)
3 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)

Steps:

  • Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  • Rub the marinade evenly all over the sides of the pork chops and place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Allow them to marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
  • Grill the pork chops on high for about 5 minutes on each side (the cooking time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops). They are fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.*
  • Allow the pork chops to rest for 10 minutes before serving them, bringing them to 145°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 1838 mg, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 0.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CUBAN MOJO PORK CHOPS WITH AVOCADO SALAD



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You can't beat these Cuban flavours teamed with a beautiful fresh, colourful salad.

Provided by NZ Pork

Categories     6+2+2

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat the pan
  • 6 minutes
  • + 2 minutes
  • + 2 minutes

CUBAN PORK CHOPS WITH MOJO



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup plus 1/4 cup orange juice, divided
1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup watercress, for garnish
1 Roma tomato, chopped, for garnish
1/2 avocado, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, and vinegar. Add pork and let it sit and marinate for about 1 hour in refrigerator.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all dried spices. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and rub with the dry spice mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Place the pork chops in the pan and sear on 1 side until brown. Flip over and turn the heat down to medium-low. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Then add the garlic and continue to cook until garlic begins to brown. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, and white wine. Simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced and begins to thicken. The chops should be cooked through.
  • Remove the chops from pan and put on a warm plate. Continue to reduce juices in pan by half. Pour over the chops and serve immediately.
  • Garnish with watercress, tomatoes and avocado.

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