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Grilled Tamarind Pork Chops (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Grilled Tamarind Pork Chops (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil
4 tbsp steen's 100 percent pure cane syrup
3 tbsp dark molasses
3 tbsp ketchup
salt and freshly ground black pepper
essence , recipe follows
4 double cut pork loin chops, bone-in (about 14 oz each
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

In a food processor, puree the tamarind paste, garlic, cane syrup, vinegar, oil, molasses, and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper . Puree until smooth. Season each chop with Essence. Place the chops in large zip-lock bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag completely and shake the bag a couple of times. Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the bag over several times. Prepare the coals for the grill or preheat the electric grill. Remove the chops from the refrigerator and drain, reserving the marinade. Place the reserved marinade in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Place the chops on the grill, not over direct flame and grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side for medium, basting several times with the leftover marinade. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for a couple of minutes before serving. To serve, mound the Cilantro and Roasted Potato Salad in the center of each plate. Lay the chops against the salad. Drizzle each plate with any remaining marinade
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	679.01 Kcal (2843 kJ)
Calories from fat	547.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.83g	94%
Sodium	3572.61mg	149%
Potassium	476.92mg	10%
Total Carbs	34.21g	11%
Sugars	15.27g	61%
Dietary Fiber	4.59g	18%
Protein	2.95g	6%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	97.3mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	547.31 Kcal (2291 kJ)
Calories from fat	441.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.03g	94%
Sodium	2879.63mg	149%
Potassium	384.41mg	10%
Total Carbs	27.58g	11%
Sugars	12.31g	61%
Dietary Fiber	3.7g	18%
Protein	2.38g	6%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.1mg	21%
Calcium	78.5mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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