Easy Chili Lime Pork Chops Recipes

GARLIC-LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder together in a bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of pork chops.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook pork until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork chops to a serving plate, reserving juices in the skillet.
• Add lime juice and garlic powder to the same skillet and mix into leftover juices. Stir to combine and pour over the pork chops.

CHILI-LIME GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat closed contact grill for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all seasoning ingredients. Brush mixture evenly on both sides of each pork chop.
• When grill is heated, place pork chops on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center. If desired, sprinkle pork with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

EASY CHILI-LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Measure and mix dry seasonings.
• Rub seasoning mix on pork chops.
• Saute pork chops in skillet over medium heat, turning once, until nearly cooked. Use a little olive oil in the pan if chops are lean enough to be likely to stick.
• Turn heat to very low, sprinkle sherry over chops, and cover the pan.
• Let chops sit about 5 minutes or until fully cooked. Chops should be nicely browned and not dried out.
• Remove to a serving platter and pour any pan juices overtop.
• Note: Chili-lime pork chops could get MUCH fancier with the use of fresh lime juice, lime zest, specific varieties of chilies, etc. but this easy version was what I was up to after a 10 hour shift in the near-100-degree heat.
• Note: This would be very good cooked on the grill and served with sauteed onions and peppers.

CHILI LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place the pork chops in a plastic bag or bowl.
• For the marinade, in a small bowl, stir together the lime juice, chili powder, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, hot pepper sauce, salt and garlic.
• Pour over the chops, turning to coat well. Label and freeze at this point if you are doing OAMC. If not, allow to marinate for 4-24 hours before broiling.
• Preheat broiler.
• Place chops on the unheated rack of a broiler pan Broil for 6-8 minutes (3-4 minutes on each side) or until done and juices run clear.

LIME-GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine marmalade, jalapeno, lime juice and ginger; cook and stir over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until marmalade is melted., Grill chops, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 6-8 minutes on each side, brushing with glaze during the last 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

BBQ LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix the marinade in a large "Ziplock" bag or in a shallow glass dish.
• Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade.
• Add pork chops to the marinade, coat the chops on both sides.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat BBQ to medium heat.
• Brush chops with reserved marinade and grill turning once.
• Cook for approx 10 minutes each side or until no longer pink.
• Place on platter and garnish with lime slices.

HONEY-LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients. Add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving., For sauce, combine the broth, garlic, honey, lime juice, browning sauce and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops.

GARLIC LIME MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim any fat off pork.
• In a large bowl combine garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Then add in the squeezed lime juice and zest.
• Let pork chops marinade in this mixture for at least 20 minutes.
• Line broiler pan with foil for easy clean up.
• Place pork chops on the broiler pan and broil about 4-5 minutes on each side or until nicely browned.