Grilled Cuban Pork Chops

Name: Grilled Cuban Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Cuban Rub; 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated lime peel; 1 tbsp (15 mL) cumin seed; 1 tbsp (15 mL) cracked black pepper; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive or vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; Pork Chops; 4 boneless pork loin or rib chops, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick (about 2 lbs/1 kg); Mango slices, if desired

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Servings 4

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Tired of plain pork? Jazz grilled chops with a flavour packed rub.

Created May 6, 2013

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Ingredients

Cuban Rub
2 tbsp (30 mL) grated lime peel
1 tbsp (15 mL) cumin seed
1 tbsp (15 mL) cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive or vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Pork Chops
4 boneless pork loin or rib chops, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick (about 2 lbs/1 kg)
Mango slices, if desired

Steps

1

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove excess fat from pork. In small bowl, mix all Cuban Rub ingredients; rub evenly on both sides of pork.
2

Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in centre reads 160ºF. Garnish with mango slices.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Substitution: No cumin seed? Use 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
Tip 2
Serve With: Round out these flavour packed pork chops with corn on the cob and cooked rice tossed with black beans.
Tip 3
Variation : The Cuban Rub is also delicious on chicken breasts.