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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:

ingredients for cilantro lime marinade on a wood cutting board

  • Pork Chops
  • Olive Oil
  • Orange Juice
  • Lime Juice
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Cilantro
  • Honey
  • Ground Cumin
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper

plate with sliced pork chop and baked potato

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How to Grill Cilantro Lime Pork Chops:

  • Pat pork chops dry and place in a gallon size zip top baggie.

blender cup with cilantro and citrus marinade

  • In a blender, add orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, honey, cumin, salt and pepper.

blender with cilantro lime marinade

  • Blend 30 seconds, scrape down sides and continuing to blend until completely smooth.

baggie with pork chops and cilantro lime marinade

  • Pour marinade over pork chops and seal the bag, pressing out air.
  • Turn baggie over coating the pork chops well.
  • Refrigerate 1 – 4 hours.

marinated pork chops on grill

  • 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.

grilled pork chops on a platter with limes and cilantro

  • 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. These Rice Stuffed Pork Chops are a great way to make juicy pork chops. The rice filling keeps the pork chops juicy and adds amazing flavors.

Grilled pork chops sliced on a plate with a baked potato, fork & knife

What to Serve with Grilled Pork Chops:

platter of 4 grilled pork chops with cilantro and lime wedges

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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5 from 4 votes

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. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Pork Chops
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cilantro lime marinade, citrus marinade, Cuban mojo marinade, grilled pork chops
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 539kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops
  • cup olive oil
  • cup orange juice
  • 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.

Notes

Store pork chops in a zip top baggie or wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat sliced pork chops in a skillet coated with olive oil. Cook over medium heat, turning to heat from both sides, about 4- 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 404mg | Sugar: 11g

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  1. These were great! We loved the flavor and the leftovers made an excellent taco salad for lunch the next day!