Southwest Summer Pork Chops

Name: Southwest Summer Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons dried minced onion; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 bone-in pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each); 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

These Southwest Summer Pork Chops get their zesty appeal from a simple combination of herbs and seasonings. We love the seasoning blend on pork, but you can also use it on chicken. It gives foods a terrific taste without added salt. —Sandy Shortt, Cedarville, Ohio

Ingredients

4 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 bone-in pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; rub over pork chops. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine barbecue sauce and lemon juice; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 234 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Southwest Summer Pork Chops in Light & Tasty August/September 2004

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ppolen

Jan 30, 2015

Very boring. Won't make again.
captgeo5

Aug 27, 2014

light flavors , very good
tcarver

Aug 21, 2013

This was very tasty.
Sparksrtd

Aug 4, 2013

Kinda bland but Bon liked it
CarrieMcKee

Aug 4, 2013

Delicious :) I went to Cedarville University actually...wish I had this recipe then
LibbiPeach

Jul 9, 2011

i LOVE the rub ingredients in this recipe and the chops were perfect. I will definitely use this one again !
gratefulservant_AZ

Aug 30, 2010

This was good and easy and didn't heat up my kitchen. Also quite healthy.