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Spicy Mexican pork chops

Spicy Mexican Pork ChopsA fiery taste of Mexico which is complimented perfectly by a pineapple lime salsa.


Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops, cut 1in (2.5cm) thick

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 3 tbsp orange juice

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • salt, black pepper

Method

  • Trim any excess fat from the chops, and cut snips into the remaining fat at intervals of around 4cm.

  • Set aside, then combine the garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, vinegar, orange juice, honey and oil in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture over the chops, turning several times to make sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours - up to 24 hours in advance if you're planning ahead.

  • To cook the marinated chops, barbecue them over a medium to high heat. Grill until there is no trace of pink near the bone but the pork is still juicy, around 8-10 minutes per side.

  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot with pineapple lime salsa.

Serves four.

Many thanks to The Spice Shop for letting us use this recipe.