Meal of the Day: Chipotle-Lime Marinated Grilled Pork Chops.

Times:

15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook

Ingredients:

4 boneless pork chops, OR bone-in, about 1-1/4 inch thick
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped OR 1 dried chipolte chile, rehydrated* and minced **
2 teaspoons oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions:

Place chops in a large self-sealing plastic bag; combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over chops. Seal bag and refrigerate for 4-24 hours.

Remove chops from marinade (discarding marinade) and grill over medium-hot coals for a total of 12-15 minutes, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Serve chops immediately.

(Serves 4)

* To rehydrate, cover chile with hot water for 10 minutes, let stand at room temperature. Drain and use as directed. Seed chile, if desired, to reduce piquancy a bit.

** Always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles.

Serving Suggestions:

Bring the flavor of the Southwest to your grill with these chops. Serve with red beans and rice and Cheesy Calico Corn Custard.

Nutrition:

Calories: 290 calories
Protein: 39 grams
Fat: 14 grams
Sodium: 370 milligrams
Cholesterol: 105 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 2 grams