Grilled Orange Chipotle Pork Fajitas Recipes

CHIPOTLE ORANGE GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the maple syrup, orange juice concentrate and chipotle.
• Preheat grill pan. Sprinkle both sides of the chops with salt. Brush 1 side of chops generously with glaze. Place on grill pan glaze side down. Brush other side with glaze. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side over medium-high heat.

GRILLED ORANGE CHIPOTLE PORK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix dressing, marmalade and peppers.
• Grill meat and vegetables 15 min. or until meat is done (135ºF), turning occasionally and brushing generously with dressing mixture for the last 3 min. Remove meat and vegetables from grill; let meat stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut peppers into strips and onions into thinner wedges.
• Cut meat into thin strips; toss with vegetables. Spoon onto tortillas; top with cheese. Roll up.

GRILLED ORANGE-CHIPOTLE PORK RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix dressing, marmalade and chipotle peppers. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing mixture.
• Grill meat, bell peppers and onions 10 min. or until meat is done (145ºF), turning occasionally and brushing with remaining dressing mixture for the last 2 min. Remove meat and vegetables from grill; let meat stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut bell peppers into strips and onions into thinner wedges; place in medium bowl. Add reserved dressing mixture; toss to coat.
• Cut meat into 6 pieces; place over rice. Top with vegetable mixture and sour cream.

ORANGE-CHIPOTLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine chipotles, salt and orange juice.
• Place in a shallow dish together with pork chops and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Take chops out of marinade; reserve marinade.
• Put marinade in a small saucepan and reduce until 1/3 of the liquid remains, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a frying pan, place pork chops and cook in medium-high heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Take chops out of the pan, and drain any excess oil.
• Put the pan on high heat and cook until no liquid remains and a glaze is formed on pan.
• Take pan away from the heat and put the pork chops back on the pan.
• Add the 1/4 cup orange liqueur and flambe.
• When the flames die out take chops out of the pan and keep warm.
• Put the pan back on the stove and add the reduced marinade.
• Heat until starting to boil.
• Put the chops in a serving platter and pour some sauce on top.
• Enjoy.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHIPOTLE ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the pork tenderloin in a zip-loc bag.
• Add chipotle lime marinade to cover pork; seal bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to marinate.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add the minced onion and cook until the onion just begins to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes; stirring frequently.
• Add chicken broth, marmalade and chopped chipotle peppers and cook, stirring occasionally until reduced to about half its original volume, about 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix together water and tapioca starch.
• Stir mixture into the sauce and continue to cook, stirring constantly until thickened and glossy, about 1 - 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Keep warm or cover and refrigerate and reheat just before serving.
• When ready to cook the tenderloin, preheat the barbecue grill to medium heat.
• Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade and place on the grill.
• Cook, turning to brown all sides, for 15 to 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat and registers 150°F to 155°F
• Remove the meat to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Cut crosswise into medallions and arrange on a plate with some of the chipotle orange sauce spooned over.
• Cornstarch may be used instead of tapioca starch.