Adobe Grilled Pork Chops

Name: 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)

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

Mix together ingredients for seasoning paste in a small bowl.
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

Prepare grill; oil grill rack before placing on fire.
4

Mix together ingredients for baste, combining excess paste with ingredients for baste; set aside.
5

Grill chops on medium-hot coals or heat for 5-8 minutes.
6

Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more, basting with grill baste.
7

Turn chops and cook 2-3 minutes more, basting the other side.
8

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