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Garlic-Lime Pork Chops

By: Paula Marchesi 
"Cilantro, lime and hot pepper sauce lend south-of-the-border pizzazz to boneless pork chops in this recipe from Paula Marchesi of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. 'Pretty enough for company, these chops are tender, juicy and delicious,' she says."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons grated lime peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 6 boneless lean pork loin chops

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  2. Drain and discard marinade from chops. Place on a broiler pan rack. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Baste with reserved marinade.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 189 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 194 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Chikee   view full review
This is how a pork chop should taste!!!! I'm not a huge fan of chops but had some to use up so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by Erron   view full review
My husband lost a bet, and had to cook dinner for our family. After telling him this was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by Lori   view full review
I tried this recipe tonight and it was delicious!! I suggest doubling the sauce so you can add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by Sheila   view full review
Wow, how nice to find a pork chop recipe that doesn't require cream of mushroom soup or fruit....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Suemck   view full review
Wow, these turned out absolutely delicious! Thanks to thequalitycookdotcom for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by ARIANNAC   view full review
WOW!! Fabulous!! Used parsley instead of cilantro but followed the recipe to the letter....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2009 by NicnNolsmom   view full review
This was so good! A huge change from the usual pork chops & gravy. A total keeper. Used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by A.B. Sitzman   view full review
Very good recipe. Did not have fresh cilantro or parsley so I used dried parsley and did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by Alicia RB   view full review
I made this with pork chops first, and loved the marinade, then with chicken the next time and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by heavensway   view full review
The pork chops were very tender, but the flavor was different.

 

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