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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (184g) Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 221
Calories from Fat 76		(34%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 8.5g	13%
	Saturated Fat 2.9g	14%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 80mg		26%
Sodium 254mg		10%
Potassium 715mg		20%
Total Carbohydrate 4.8g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.4g	1%
	Sugars 0.8g
Protein 30.8g		61%
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Cuban Spiced Pork Chops

Recipe #134871 | 15 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: justcallmetoni
Aug 25, 2005

This is the perfect recipe for those who love the flavors of a classic Cuban pork roast but are cooking in small quantities. Typical of Cuban fare, these are full of tropical flavors but not spicy. The garlic and lime pair beautifully in a fragrant marinade. Though you can marinade as briefly as an hour, for best results let the pork soak up to 6-8 hours. (Don't marinade overnight as the citrus cooks the pork over longer periods). Serve these with my Almost Fried Plantains #134349 for a delightful healthy meal.

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 (5 ounce) lean boneless pork chops
2 limes, juice of
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

Directions

1
Trim excess fat from pork chops. Use a knife to cut shallow cross-hatch marks over both surfacesof the chops.
2
Mix all remaining ingredients together in a resealable bag or non-reactive container. Add the chops and place in the refrigerator. Marinate at least an hour.
3
Grill or broil 8-10 minutes, turning once half way.

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From: KK - Chef #426156

On Jul 2, 2009

While these are not bad, I agree with a review by Kat in DC - there are some missing flavors and the lime juice is too strong. Also, I usually find that ground spices require longer cooking when paired with citrus. I'll probably make this again with some significant changes, including trying a version that braises the pork to tenderness. This recipe is a good start to something better.

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From: mommyoffour

On May 28, 2009

We enjoyed these for our Cuban meal. I served these with black beans and rice and corn on the cob. Delicious meal. thank you for posting your recipe.

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From: Valeria

On Dec 6, 2005

These were delicious. I used six chops but only doubled the marinade and it turned out fine. By accident I put in 1/2 tablespoon of cumin (it should have been 1 teaspoon, since it was doubled), and I didn't have any onion powder and it still was wonderful.

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From: Kat in DC

On Nov 14, 2007

It was ok.. Kind of like a cuban pork roast, but was missing a lot of the main ingredients that make for the flavor. I added oj, oregano, coriander, extra garlic, extra cumin and some cilantro to the marinade. The lime juice is way too overpowering, you can just use the extra lime juice after being cooked if you like lime THAT much. That's why Cubans use the oj..

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