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citrus-marinated pork chops

Ingredients For citrus-marinated pork chops

  • 2
    dried chipotle chiles
  • 6
    pork chops, 1/2"
  • 1/2 c
    frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange peel, grated
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    garlic clove
  • 1
    orange, cut into 6 wedges

How To Make citrus-marinated pork chops

  • 1
    Cover chiles with water.
  • 2
    Let stand until softened, about 1 hour.
  • 3
    Drain and finely chop.
  • 4
    Place pork chops in a shallow glass or plastic dish.
  • 5
    Place chiles and remaining ingredients, except the orange, in a blender container.
  • 6
    Cover and blend, at low speed, until smooth.
  • 7
    Pour over chops.
  • 8
    Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, spooning marinade over chops occasionally.
  • 9
    Set oven control to broil.
  • 10
    Remove chops from marinade and sit marinade aside.
  • 11
    Place chops on rack in a broiler pan.
  • 12
    Broil, with tops of the chops 3 to 5 inches from the heat, until light brown, about 10 minutes.
  • 13
    Turn the chops and brush with the marinade.
  • 14
    Broil until chops are done, about 5 minutes longer.
  • 15
    Garnish with orange wedges and serve.

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