Adobe Grilled Pork Chops

15 ingredients
8 steps

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.

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