Ingredients
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4 pork loin chops (about 1 1/2- 2 pounds)
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1/2 cup tomato paste
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2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
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1/2 tablespoon adobo seasoning (seasoning salt ok)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (amount to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (Mexican limes preferred)
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2 tablespoons oil (whatever type you use)
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1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Mix together ingredients for seasoning paste in a small bowl.
- Spread paste on both sides of pork chops (reserving at least 1/4 cup paste) and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Prepare grill; oil grill rack before placing on fire.
- Mix together ingredients for baste, combining excess paste with ingredients for baste; set aside.
- Grill chops on medium-hot coals or heat for 5-8 minutes.
- Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more, basting with grill baste.
- Turn chops and cook 2-3 minutes more, basting the other side.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes or so before serving.