Grilled Cuban-Style Pork Chops

bookwoman · #1 (**permalink**) October 8th, 2006, 08:21 AM

Grilled Cuban-Style Pork Chops

source: Derrick Riches

6 pork chops, about 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Place pork chops in a resealable plastic bag. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over meat. Seal bag and allow to marinate for 4-12 hours in refrigerator. Preheat grill for medium heat. Remove pork chops from bag and discard marinade. Place chops onto grill and cook for 10-12 minutes per side. When meat is no longer pink, remove from heat and serve.

aggiejac · #2 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2006, 12:54 PM

the marinade sounds really good! do you find the pork chops to be tender after grilling them?

bookwoman · #3 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2006, 06:10 PM

As long as the chops are atleast 1 inch thick and you follow the time recomendations in the recipe , YES!

If you cook them to death, then no.

Todays pork does not need to be dry and tasteless. Use medium heat,moderate cooking times, and enjoy!

bw

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Originally Posted by aggiejac

the marinade sounds really good! do you find the pork chops to be tender after grilling them?

aggiejac · #4 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2006, 06:24 PM

bookwoman:
Thanks for the response. I have not had much luck with grilling pork chops (they tend to be tough and dry) but I will definitely try this recipe!!!