Adobe Grilled Pork Chops

Prep Time: 40 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 55 Minutes

Servings: 4

Another great Southwest recipe. The level of spiciness is your option. I like a lot of cayenne, but you can leave it out and still get great results.

Ingredients:

4 pork loin chops (about 1 1/2- 2 pounds)

1/2 cup tomato paste

2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder

1/2 tablespoon adobo seasoning (seasoning salt ok)

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (amount to taste)

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (mexican limes preferred)

2 tablespoons oil (whatever type you use)

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons white tequila

1 tablespoon lime juice (mexican limes preferred)

Directions:

1. Mix together ingredients for seasoning paste in a small bowl.
2. Spread paste on both sides of pork chops (reserving at least 1/4 cup paste) and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
3. Prepare grill; oil grill rack before placing on fire.
4. Mix together ingredients for baste, combining excess paste with ingredients for baste; set aside.
5. Grill chops on medium-hot coals or heat for 5-8 minutes.
6. Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more, basting with grill baste.
7. Turn chops and cook 2-3 minutes more, basting the other side.
8. Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes or so before serving.

By RecipeOfHealth.com