Cuban-Style Grilled Pork Chops

Cuisinart original

Latin flavors work well with pork. Be sure to get the thick-cut pork chops for the best flavor and don’t overcook, which dries pork out.

Yields

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4          thick-cut boneless pork chops, about 2½ pounds in total
¼         cup olive oil
½         teaspoon dried oregano
½         teaspoon ground cumin
¼         to ½ teaspoon kosher salt
            pinch freshly ground black pepper


Nutritional information

Nutritional information per serving

Calories 564 (53% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 59g • fat 33g • sat. fat 9g• chol. 196mg • sod. 255mg • calc. 65mg • fiber 0g

Instructions

1.  Put all of the ingredients in a shallow glass baking dish, turning chops to coat. Cover and marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
2.  Once pork has marinated, preheat the griddle.
3.  Grill for about 7 minutes, depending on thickness.
4.  Remove chops from grill and let rest until internal temperature is about 140˚F.
Serving tips: These are great with spicy grilled potatoes and vegetables.