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Adobo Pork Chops

Hot chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper all enhance the flavor of this lively citrus marinade for pork. Steam zucchini and yellow summer squash strips to serve along with the succulent grilled chops.

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 3

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CAN YOU USE AN ELECTRIC GRILL LIKE GE OR GEORGE FOREMAN ?

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories189
Total Fat (g)7
Saturated Fat (g)2
Cholesterol (mg)71
Sodium (mg)171
Carbohydrate (g)3
Protein (g)25
Vitamin C (DV%)5
Calcium (DV%)3
Iron (DV%)6

Diabetic Exchanges

Very Lean Meat (d.e.)4
Fat (d.e.)1

6	boneless pork loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds total)
2	tablespoonspacked brown sugar
2	tablespoonsolive oil
2	tablespoonsorange juice
2	tablespoonssnipped fresh cilantro
1	tablespoonred wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2	teaspoonshot chili powder
1	teaspoonground cumin
1	teaspoondried oregano, crushed
1/2	teaspoonsalt
1/4	teaspoonground red pepper (optional)
1/4	teaspoonground cinnamon
3	clovesgarlic, minced

1. Trim fat from chops. Place chops in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl combine brown sugar, oil, orange juice, cilantro, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, red pepper (if desired), cinnamon, and garlic. Pour over chops; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

2. Drain chops, discarding marinade. For a charcoal grill, grill chops on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chops are done (160 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chops on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.) Makes 6 servings