Outdoor Grilling

Cuban-Style Grilled Pork Chops

Makes 4 servings

Cuban-Style Grilled Pork Chops

Makes 4 servings

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops, about 2 ½ 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

Preparation

  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.