Grilled Southwestern Pork Chops

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tbls chili powder1 tbls vegetable oil1 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)1 large clove garlic, finely chopped8 pork loin or rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (2 1/4lbs)4 cups steamed broccoli4 tsp butter or margarine, melted
Directions
1. Mix chili powder, oil, cumin, salt, red pepper and garlic. Spread mixture evenly on both sides of pork. Plae in dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer then 24 hours.

2. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place pork on grill over medium heat. Cover grill, cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly pink when cut near bone.

3. Divide pork chops among 4 dinner plates Divide broccoli among plates; drizzle with melted butter.

Makes 4 servings of 2 chops and 1 cup of broccoli each.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user QTLIONESS13.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 539.4
  • Total Fat: 35.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 128.4 mg
  • Sodium: 340.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 43.7 g

Member Reviews
  • KNITTINGENTROPY
    It was alright, but it seemed like it should have been shredded and put into a taco rather than eaten as a chop, you know? I'd make it again, but only to chill and use in salads. - 5/28/14
  • EMERALDD2000
    Very good recipe. - 7/30/12