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Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops

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This Mexican main features Chiles; Dried, Loin Or Rib Chops; *, Frozen Orange Juice; Thawed, Vegetable Oil, Lemon Juice. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, bright, zesty notes. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 368.5
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mexican main features Chiles; Dried, Loin Or Rib Chops; *, Frozen Orange Juice; Thawed, Vegetable Oil, Lemon Juice. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, bright, zesty notes. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 Chipotle Chiles; Dried
  • 6 Pork Loin Or Rib Chops; *
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Orange Juice; Thawed
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoon Orange Peel; Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1 Orange; Medium, **
Directions
  1. 1
    Pork chops should be cut about 1/2-inch thick.
  2. 2
    Orange should be cut into 6 wedges.
  3. 3
    ~~Cover chiles with water.
  4. 4
    Let stand until softened, about 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Drain and finely chop.
  6. 6
    Place pork chops in a shallow glass or plastic dish.
  7. 7
    Place chiles and remaining ingredients, except the orange, in a blender container.
  8. 8
    Cover and blend, at low speed, until smooth.
  9. 9
    Pour over chops.
  10. 10
    Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, spooning marinade over chops occasionally.
  11. 11
    Set oven control to broil.
  12. 12
    Remove chops from marinade and sit marinade aside.
  13. 13
    Place chops on rack in a broiler pan.
  14. 14
    Broil, with tops of the chops 3 to 5 inches from the heat, until light brown, about 10 minutes.
  15. 15
    Turn the chops and brush with the marinade.
  16. 16
    Broil until chops are done, about 5 minutes longer.
  17. 17
    Garnish with orange wedges and serve

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 368.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.3g32%
Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 108.0mg36%
Sodium 4968.6mg208%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 39.4g79%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, blending, broiling, chiles, chops, citrusmarinated, dried, frozen, fruits, garlic, grated, juice, lemon, loin, main, medium, mexican, oil, orange, peel
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