Grilled Southwestern Pork Chops

 


Ingredients

  • 1
    tablespoon chili powder
  • 1
    tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1
    teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1
    large garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 8
    pork loin or rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (2 1/2 pounds)

Steps

1 Mix all ingredients except pork.

2 Spread chili powder mixture evenly on both sides of pork. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer then 24 hours.

3 Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly pink when cut near bone.

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