Mojito Pork Chops

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Time Involved

< 80 min

# of Ingredients

10

Skill Level

Basic

Serves

6

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Ingredients

1 tbsp (15mL) 

Grated orange rind

2 tsp (10mL) 

Grated lime rind

3 tbsp (45mL) 

Orange juice

2 tbsp (30mL) 

Lime juice

2 tbsp (30mL) 

Extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp (15) 

Tequila (optional)

2 tbsp (30mL) 

Chopped fresh mint

2 

Cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp (2mL) 

Ground cumin

2 

Packages (6 chops) Maple Leaf Prime Pork Boneless Centre Cut Chops

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Directions

STIR together orange and lime rind and juice, oil, tequila if using, mint, garlic and cumin. Set aside 1/4 cup (50 mL) marinade in a small bowl for basting. Add remaining marinade to pork chops and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 4 hours.

PREHEAT grill to medium high heat. Grill chops basting with reserved marinade and turning once for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160˚F (70˚C). Allow meat to rest for 2 minutes before serving.