Pork Chops in Marinade

Pork Chops in Marinade

When you want to spice up your meal, throw in a little cumin, oregano, cinnamon and a squeeze of orange juice to make pork chops burst with flavor.

Ingredients:

6 boneless pork loin chops, cut ¾ in. thick

2 tablespoon packed evaporated cane juice

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoon orange juice

2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

2 teaspoon hot chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

 ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 cloves garlic, minced

Method:

1. Trim fat from chops. Place in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl combine evaporated cane juice, oil, orange juice, cilantro, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, red pepper (if desired), cinnamon, and garlic. Pour over chops; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2‐24 hrs, turning occasionally.

2. Drain chops, discarding marinade. For a charcoal grill, grill chops on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12‐15 min. or until done (160°F), turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chops on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)

Serves: 6

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 296.2 calories, 32.5 grams of protein, 5.2 grams of carbohydrates, 9.9 grams of fat, .1 grams of fiber, 65.8 mg of sodium