Cilantro Lime Pork Chops
Cilantro Lime Pork Chops are marinated in a quick citrus, garlic and cilantro marinade and then grilled with hardwood smoke for a flavorful and juicy pork chop dinner.
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Ingredients or Cilantro Lime Pork Chops:
- Pork Chops
- Olive Oil
- Orange Juice
- Lime Juice
- Fresh Garlic
- Cilantro
- Honey
- Ground Cumin
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
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How to Grill Cilantro Lime Pork Chops:
- Pat pork chops dry and place in a gallon size zip top baggie.
- In a blender, add orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, honey, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Blend 30 seconds, scrape down sides and continuing to blend until completely smooth.
- Pour marinade over pork chops and seal the bag, pressing out air.
- Turn baggie over coating the pork chops well.
- Refrigerate 1 – 4 hours.
- Prepare a grill fire to 350° with hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Grill pork chops over indirect heat with the grill closed about 5 minutes.
- Turn pork chops and continue to grill with the lid closed until internal temperature reaches 145° using a >digital meat thermometer, about 8- 10 minutes.
- Remove to a serving platter and rest 5 minutes before serving.
GRILLING FACTS FOR GARLIC & HERB PORK CHOPS:
- Grill: Big Green Egg Large
- Heat Source: Hardwood Lump Charcoal
- Wood: Hickory or Pecan
- Grill Temperature: 350°
How to Store and Reheat:
Store leftover pork chops wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat sliced pork chops in a skillet coated with olive oil and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally until heated through.
TIPS FOR JUICY PORK CHOPS:
Pork chops tend to dry out over long cooking periods and are easy to dry out. Marinating the pork and cooking over medium- high heat over a shorter time will help keep the pork chops juicy. Cook pork chops to about 140°- 145°, using a digital thermometer. Allow pork chops to rest before slicing.
What to Serve with Grilled Pork Chops:
Add these Grilled Cilantro Lime Pork Chops to the meal plan this week for a dinner that the whole family will love. The quick marinade adds fresh and delicious flavor to the smoky grilled pork chops.
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Cilantro Lime Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dry pork chops with paper towels and place in a gallon size zip top baggie.
- In a blender, add olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, honey, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Blend 30 seconds, scrape down the sides and blend until smooth.
- Pour over pork chops. Squeeze out air and seal the baggie. Refrigerate 1- 4 hours.
- Prepare a grill fire to 350° with hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Remove pork chops from marinade and place over indirect fire. Discard marinade.
- Cook with the grill closed for 5 minutes. Turn the pork chops and continue to cook with the grill closed for another 8 - 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140- 145°.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
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These were great! We loved the flavor and the leftovers made an excellent taco salad for lunch the next day!
Great recipe! I love cilantro and lime together. Thanks for this.