Grilled Cuban Pork Chops

By kscribner

Tired of plain pork? Jazz grilled chops with a flavor-packed rub.

PREP TIME: 20 Min
TOTAL TIME: 20 Min
SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients

• Cuban Rub:
• 2 tablespoons grated lime peel
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Pork Chops:
• 4 boneless pork loin or rib chops, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)
• Mango slices, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove excess fat from pork. In small bowl, mix all Cuban Rub ingredients; rub evenly on both sides of pork.

2. Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Garnish with mango slices.

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No cumin seed? Use 1 teaspoon ground cumin.

Round out these flavor-packed pork chops with corn on the cob and cooked rice tossed with black beans.

The Cuban Rub is also delicious on chicken breasts.