Quick Garlic Lime Marinated 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.

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.

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.

PORK CHOPS WITH GARLIC LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together lime juice, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking well. Whisk in cilantro.
• Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
• Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Oil grill rack, then grill pork chops, covered, turning over once, until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes total.
• Serve drizzled with some vinaigrette, and with remainder on the side.
• Cooks' note: If you aren't able to grill outdoors, chops can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.