Grilled Pork Chops with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Super simple and fast, these Grilled Pork Chops with Cilantro Lime Sauce are packed with flavor and done in about half an hour.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 446kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 (1-inch) bone in pork chops (about 2.5 lbs)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine. Set aside.1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pat the pork chops dry, then season to taste with salt and pepper.4 (1-inch) bone in pork chops, salt and pepper
- Place the pork chops on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes with the grill closed. Flip the chops, and turn the heat down to medium. Cook an additional 4-7 minutes, or until the pork reaches 140ºF with an instant read thermometer. (The pork will get up to the full temp of 145ºF while it is resting.)
- Transfer the pork to a serving tray or baking pan. Add a spoonful of the cilantro lime sauce to the top of each pork chop. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle more of the cilantro lime sauce over the tops of the pork chops before serving, and pass any additional sauce at the table.
Notes
slightly adapted from Gourmet July 2007
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g