Cuban-Inspired Garlic Lime Pork Chops Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 boneless pork top loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salsa: 2 small seedless oranges, peeled and chopped 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

PREPARATION:

1. Place pork in large resealable food storage bag. Add oil, juices, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes. Seal bag and shake to evenly distribute marinade; refrigerate up to 24 hours.
2. To make salsa, combine oranges, cucumber, onion and cilantro in small bowl; toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt just before serving.
3. To complete recipe, remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. Grill or broil pork 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until pork is no longer pink in center. Serve with salsa.

This recipe appears in: Island NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon salsa Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 12 g Cholesterol 94 mg Saturated Fat 2 g Total Fat 11 g Calories from Fat 33 % Calories 307 Protein 39 g Sodium 610 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 5 Vegetable 1/2 Fruit 1/2