Chipotle-Lime Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
Instructions:
- 4 boneless or bone-in chops, about 1-1/4 inches thick
- 1 chipotle chile, canned in adobo,* chopped OR 1 dried chipotle chile, rehydrated** and minced.***
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Place chops in a large self-sealing plastic bag; combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour ever chops.
- Seal bag and refrigerate for 4-24 hours.
- Remove chops from marinade (discarding marinade) and grill over medium-hot coals for a total of 12-15 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
- Serve chops immediately.
- *Save one tablespoon adobo sauce for Pinto Beans with Bacon, if desired.
- **To rehydrate, cover chile with hot water for 10 minutes, let stand at room temperature. Drain and use as directed. Seed chile, if desired, to reduce piquancy a bit.
- *** Always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles.