Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops Recipe



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Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops

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These moist and tender chops will appeal to the entire family. Cilantro, lime and cumin blend wonderfully for a little Southwestern flavor. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD:

TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
    Drain and discard marinade from pork. In a skillet, brown chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm.
    In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth. Stir in the broth, orange juice and honey; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or just until thickened. Stir in cilantro. Add pork chops; heat through. Yield: 6 servings.


  • Re: Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops

    I was excited to try this recipe, and we were not disappointed. It has a wonderfully unique flavor that is very pleasant. However, there definitely is something wrong with that corn starch measurement. i ended up simmering the sauce for 10 minutes or so until it reduced down to a thicker consistency; since I was only making it with 4 pork chops instead of 6 I didn't need all the sauce it would have made. Next time I will increase the cornstarch. I tried black beans as a side dish, that was so/so. I am going to try a Spanish rice type recipe with it next time.

    ClaraEmma
  • Re: Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops

    My sauce never thickened. I wonder if the cornstarch should have been tablespoons instead of teaspoons. It was at least 1 1/2 cups of liquid to cook down a bit.

    Still, it was very flavorful. My kids (3, 5, & 9) and husband all enjoyed it. We served it with asparagus, buttered/herbed pasta, and pico de gallo. And the adults had a torrontes wine paired with the meal. It was great - and the house smelled SO good.

    5wegs
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