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Lime-Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 mins

?Lime-grilled pork chops are a type of pork chop dish wherein the pork chops are marinated in lime juice and then grilled. This dish is often served with a side of rice and beans.

 4 thick pork chops, about 2 pounds
 
 ½ cup fresh lime juice
 1 teaspoon ground coriander
 1 teaspoon chili powder
 ½ teaspoon turmeric
 
  cup fruit chutney, homemade or purchased
 2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar or raspberry vinegar
 1 lime, sliced, for garnish, optional
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1. Trim fat from pork chops. Score edges to prevent curling while grilling. Place chops into a shallow glass or plastic container.

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2. Combine lime juice, coriander, chili powder and turmeric. Pour over the chops. Turn chops over to coat evenly.

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3. Cover. Marinate for 3 hours or overnight.

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4. Preheat barbecue, and when coals have a light coating of ash, place chops on the grill.

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5. Grill 18 to 20 minutes, basting with the marinade and turning chops over to keep from burning until done to your liking.

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6. Put chutney into a blender. Add vinegar; process until smooth.

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7. Brush chops during last few minutes of grilling with the chutney mixture.

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8. Serve immediately.

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Tips: You may marinate the chops as long as overnight, but no longer than 48 hours or they will have an overly strong lime flavor.

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Good served with: Rice, green salad, French bread.