Grilled Pork Chops with Anise-Seed Rub and Mango Mojo |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Our Cuban-style mango mojo could enhance any grilled meat, as could the anise-seed rub. Adding our grilled asparagus and herbed bulgur creates a well-rounded meal, but rice and green beans or broccoli would also work. Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 35 min Ingredients:
1 mango, peeled and coarsely chopped |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
1 large garlic clove |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño (including seeds) |
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste |
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro |
1 tablespoon anise seeds |
3/4 teaspoon black peppercorns |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
4 (3/4-inch-thick) loin pork chops, trimmed |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill (do not spread charcoal out to edges of grill).
2. Make mojo: 3Purée mango, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, and salt in a blender, then stir in cilantro.
3. Make rub: Finely grind anise seeds and peppercorns in an electric coffee/spice grinder with salt and sugar. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and stir in oil.
4. Grill pork: Brush both sides of pork with spice rub.
5. Grill pork on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 minutes on each side. Move pork off to side of grill (not directly over coals; moderately low heat for gas grills) and cook pork, covered, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more on each side.
6. Transfer to a platter and let stand, loosely covered, 5 minutes.
7. Serve pork with mojo.
8. Cooks' note: If your grill doesn't have a cover, use an inverted metal roasting pan.
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