Adobe Grilled Pork Chops
- 4 pork loin chops (about 1 1/2- 2 pounds)
- For the Seasoning Paste
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
- 1/2 tablespoon adobo seasoning (seasoning salt ok)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 - 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (amount to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (Mexican limes preferred)
- 2 tablespoons oil (whatever type you use)
- For the Baste
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white tequila
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (Mexican limes preferred)
- Mix together ingredients for seasoning paste in a small bowl.
- Spread paste on both sides of pork chops (reserving at least 1/4 cup paste) and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Prepare grill; oil grill rack before placing on fire.
- Mix together ingredients for baste, combining excess paste with ingredients for baste; set aside.
- Grill chops on medium-hot coals or heat for 5-8 minutes.
- Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more, basting with grill baste.
- Turn chops and cook 2-3 minutes more, basting the other side.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes or so before serving.
pork loin chops, tomato paste, chile powder, salt, ground cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper, ground cloves, lime juice, oil, water, white tequila, lime juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/adobe-grilled-pork-chops-38191 (may not work)