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Cuban Garlic & Lime Pork Chops (recipes)


Cuban Garlic & Lime Pork Chops

Make-Ahead Time: 1 day before cooking

Final Prep and Cook Time: 16 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



4boneless pork top loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds)

2tablespoons olive oil

2tablespoons lime juice

2tablespoons orange juice

2teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1/2teaspoon salt, divided

1/2teaspoon red pepper flakes

2small seedless oranges, peeled and chopped

1medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped

2tablespoons chopped onion

2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro









Preparation:





1.Place pork in large resealable food storage bag. Add oil, juices, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes. Seal bag and shake to evenly distribute marinade; refrigerate up to 24 hours.2.To make salsa, combine oranges, cucumber, onion and cilantro in small bowl; toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt just before serving.3.To complete recipe, remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. Grill or broil pork 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until pork is no longer pink in center. Serve with salsa.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon salsa







Fiber

3 g







Carbohydrate

12 g







Cholesterol

94 mg







Saturated Fat

2 g







Total Fat

11 g







Calories from Fat

33 %







Calories

307







Protein

39 g







Sodium

610 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

5







Vegetable

1/2







Fruit

1/2