Lime Marinated Pork Recipes

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.

GRILLED LIME-GINGER MARINATED PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Preheat gas grill to medium heat.
• Into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, place pork loin first and then remaining ingredients. Seal bag, gently squeezing as much air out as possible. With your hands, toss and squeeze the bag until the pork loin is well-coated. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerated for NO MORE THAN two hours. The lime juice tenderizes the meat so well that if marinated any longer, it could cause the meat to break down too much.
• Grill pork loin for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when thickest part is pricked with a meat fork.
• Remove meat from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• Slice on the bias and serve.

GARLIC-LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Rinse pork and place in dish to marinate. Stab pork with a fork till there are plenty holes. Cut the lime in half and squeeze both halves over the pork. Sprinkle salt & pepper and garlic powder over one side of pork. Cover and place in fridge for 20-30 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and green onions over medium heat.
• Place pork chops in skillet seasoned side down and sprinkle adobo and creole seasoning on top side of pork. (go heavy on the creole seasoning for a spicy kick).
• Cover and cook for about 7 minutes.
• Uncover and turn pork over. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Continue turning pork over every 5 minutes until pork is completely cooked.
• Serve with rice.

LIME MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Butterfly each pork tenderloin by cutting lengthwise 3/4 of the way through tenderloin, being careful not to cut through completely.
• Open tenderloins; place in ziplock bag.
• In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Pour over tenderloins and turn to coat.
• Seal bag and let marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
• Cook on grill 12-15 minutes, turning once.
• Cut into serving-sized pieces.

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.

GRILLED GARLIC LIME PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• To make marinade:.
• In a blender or small food processor blend marinade ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large sealable plastic bag combine pork with marinade. Seal bag, pressing out excess air, and put in a shallow baking dish. Marinate pork, chilled, turning occasionally, at least 1 day and up to 2 days.
• Prepare grill.
• Let pork stand at room temperature about 30 minutes before grilling. Remove pork from marinade, letting excess drip off, and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning every 5 minutes, until a meat thermometer registers 160°F., 15 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer meat to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve pork with onion marmalade.
• To make the jalapeno onion marmelade:.
• In a large heavy skillet cook onions in oil with salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add jalapeños and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add honey or sugar and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add vinegar and simmer, stirring, until almost all liquid is evaporated. Add water and simmer, stirring, until mixture is slightly thickened and onions are very tender, about 10 minutes. Season marmalade with salt and pepper. Marmalade may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat marmalade before serving.