LIME AND GARLIC GRILLED PORK CHOPS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 386 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

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