Adobe Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together ingredients for seasoning paste in a small bowl.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Prepare grill; oil grill rack before placing on fire.

4. 4

   Mix together ingredients for baste, combining excess paste with ingredients for baste; set aside.

5. 5

   Grill chops on medium-hot coals or heat for 5-8 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more, basting with grill baste.

7. 7

   Turn chops and cook 2-3 minutes more, basting the other side.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes or so before serving.