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
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.
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.
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 Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 539Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 404mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 41g
Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.
wilhelmina
These were great! We loved the flavor and the leftovers made an excellent taco salad for lunch the next day!
Paige Franklin
Great recipe! I love cilantro and lime together. Thanks for this.