grilled pork chops in adobo

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

The secret to grilling pork chops is to use medium-low heat so they remain juicy. Adobo marinade is a fragrant paste of garlic, herbs, cumin and sour citrus juice that is used extensively in Latin America and Cuba. The sauce goes well with chicken, too.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled pork chops in adobo

  • 1 tsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1/4 c
    lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    chopped fresh oregano (or 1/4 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 4
    rib or loin chops, 1 inch thick

How To Make grilled pork chops in adobo

  • 1
    Combine garlic, lime juice, cumin, oregano, paprika, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Pour over pork chops and marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
  • 3
    Grill pork chops on medium-low heat for 4 minutes. Turn chops and grill for 4 minutes. Turn and repeat, grilling for 14 to 16 minutes in total, until just cooked.

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