[CH] Tonight's Dinner - Grilled Pork w/Chipotle Honey Sauce

RisaG (radiorlg@home.com)
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 21:40:56 -0400 

This was an adaptation of a recipe from The Thrill of the Grill. Original
was beef. I had no steaks in the house so I used pork chops. Came out
terrific. DH thought the sauce was a bit sweet and not really all that hot.
I thought the chipotles were extra hot ones for some reason. The sauce was
delicious.

                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

            Grilled Lime Marinated Pork w/Chipotle Honey Sauce

Recipe By     : adapted from The Thrill of the Grill
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chiles                           Grilling
                Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    pork chops (center cut) -- thick
                        Marinade:
   1                    chipotle en adobo -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      tbsp          cilantro -- chopped
   4      tbsp          vegetable oil
  10      tbsp          lime juice
                        Sauce:
     1/4  cup           garlic honey
   2      tbsp          vegetable oil
   3                    canned chipotles (to 5)
   2      tbsp          balsamic vinegar
   2      tbsp          Jack Daniels mustard
   8      tbsp          lime juice -- about 4 limes
   2      cloves        garlic
   1      tsp           ground cumin
   2      tbsp          cilantro -- chopped
   1      tsp           kosher salt
                        cracked black pepper -- to taste

Place pork chops in a large dish. Mix all marinade ingredients together and
pour over the pork. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, 4-6 hours,
turning occasionally.

Make sauce: Combine honey, oil, chipotles, vinegar, mustard, lime juice,
garlic and cumin, and puree in a blender or food processor. Stir in the
chopped cilantro and add the salt and pepper to taste.

Salt and pepper the pork chops to taste. Preheat George Foreman Grill. When
hot, spray with cooking spray. Place pork chops on grill and cook for 6-9
minutes, depending on how thick they are and if they have bones.

Test internal temperature about 2 minutes before you think they are done. If
it says 140°F or a bit more, remove from grill and let sit for a few minutes
before eating. If not, cook another minute or so. Don't overcook. They will
be tough and hard to chew.

To serve: Place chop on plate. Cover with a slice of French bread and
accompany each serving with several tbsp of the sauce.

Serve with some corn bread (if not serving french bread), if you wish, and a
salad.

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