grilled pork chops in adobo
The secret to grilling pork chops is to use medium-low heat so they remain juicy. Adobo marinade is a fragrant paste of garlic, herbs, cumin and sour citrus juice that is used extensively in Latin America and Cuba. The sauce goes well with chicken, too.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/4 tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 - rib or loin chops, 1 inch thick
How To Make grilled pork chops in adobo
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Step 1Combine garlic, lime juice, cumin, oregano, paprika, olive oil, salt and pepper.
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Step 2Pour over pork chops and marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
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Step 3Grill pork chops on medium-low heat for 4 minutes. Turn chops and grill for 4 minutes. Turn and repeat, grilling for 14 to 16 minutes in total, until just cooked.
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