Cuban Garlic & Lime Pork Chops Photo
Cuban Garlic & Lime Pork Chops
Make-Ahead Time: 1 day before cooking
Final Prep and Cook Time: 16 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
4
boneless pork top loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds)

2
tablespoons olive oil

2
tablespoons lime juice

2
tablespoons orange juice

2
teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1/2
teaspoon salt, divided

1/2
teaspoon red pepper flakes

2
small seedless oranges, peeled and chopped

1
medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped

2
tablespoons chopped onion

2
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro



 
Preparation:
1.
Place pork in large resealable food storage bag. Add oil, juices, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes. Seal bag and shake to evenly distribute marinade; refrigerate up to 24 hours.

2.
To make salsa, combine oranges, cucumber, onion and cilantro in small bowl; toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt just before serving.

3.
To complete recipe, remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. Grill or broil pork 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until pork is no longer pink in center. Serve with salsa.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon salsa
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 12 g
Cholesterol 94 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 11 g
Calories from Fat 33 %
Calories 307
Protein 39 g
Sodium 610 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 5
Vegetable 1/2
Fruit 1/2


This recipe appears in: Island


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