MOJO PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED PLANTAINS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Mojo Pork Chops with Grilled Plantains Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork rib chops, 1/2 inch thick, trimmed
2 very ripe plantains, unpeeled
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 red onions
1 package cherry tomatoes

Steps:

Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Preheat grill to medium-high or prepare medium-high fire. Stir together half of garlic, the oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in small bowl. Rub on both sides of pork chops. Place chops on grill rack and grill until instant-read thermometer inserted into side of chop registers 145°F for medium, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; keep warm. Leave grill on. Cut plantains lengthwise in half. Place plantains on grill rack and grill, turning occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add plantains to platter. To make sauce, whisk together lime juice, orange zest and juice, remaining garlic, the cilantro, serrano, oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Spoon over pork and plantains. Serve a dish of grilled red onion wedges and cherry tomatoes alongside the succulent pork chops.