Meats

Smoked Caribbean Pork Chops

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 0:20

Per Serving: 423.7 Calories; 28.5g Fat (60.1% calories from fat); 24.6g Protein; 18.0g Carbohydrate; 74mg Cholesterol; 524mg Sodium

Recipe By: Andrea Witzel

Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeño peppers, and are available at most specialty food stores. They are packaged in tins, and preserved in adobo sauce. Simply pour the contents of the can into a blender or food processor, and purée. Don’t be put off by this lengthy ingredient list! Have fun and substitute!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons apple butter
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers, puréed in adobo
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
• 4 thick pork chops
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups wood chips for smoking, soaked and drained

Steps:

• Combine first 12 ingredients in a glass dish, or in a heavy-duty Ziplock® bag. Add pork chops and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
• Place soaked wood chips in smoker box, or wrap in a square of aluminum foil, and place directly on the briquets.
• Preheat the barbecue on HIGH, and brush the cooking grids with olive oil.
• Place the chops on the grill, reserving the marinade. Reduce heat to MEDIUM and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes per side, then remove from the barbecue, and sprinkle chops with cilantro.
• Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade into a saucepan, and place on the sideburner. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve on the side for your guests who like a little extra spice!
• Serve with baked potatoes and spinach salad.