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Grilled Southwestern Pork Chops
Yippee-ay-oh-so-good! Chili powder, cumin, red pepper and garlic rub these flavorful chops just the right way.
Prep: 5 min – Marinate: 30 min – Grill: 12 min
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 large garlic clove, finely chopped
4 pork loin or rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/4 pounds)
1. Mix all ingredients except pork.
2. Spread chili powder mixture evenly on both sides of pork. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer then 24 hours.
3. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly pink when cut near bone.
Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving:
Calories 185 (Calories from Fat 90); Fat 10g (Saturated 3g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 270mg; Potassium 310mg; Carbohydrate 1g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 23g
Diet Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat
This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.