CUBAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS

Cuban-Style Pork Chops image

These are like Cuban sandwiches without the bread, so they're a bit more elegant. Let your family customize the chops with pickles, mustard and other condiments. -Erica Allen, Tuckerton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
4 slices deli ham (about 3 ounces)
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Optional: Mayonnaise, additional Dijon mustard and thinly sliced dill pickles

Steps:

Mix mustard, lime juice and adobo seasoning. Lightly pound pork chops with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; spread both sides with mustard mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 3-4 hours., Grill pork, covered, over medium heat 3 minutes. Turn pork and top with ham; grill 2 minutes longer. Top with cheese and cilantro; grill, covered, 30-60 seconds longer or until cheese is melted and a thermometer inserted in chops reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with mayonnaise, mustard and pickles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges