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Cuban Garlic & Citrus Pork Chops

Source: dLife

Grilled or broiled pork chops served with an orange and cucumber salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	262.7

Total Carbs	9.8 g

Dietary Fiber	3.0 g

Sugars	6.0 g

Total Fat	12.0 g

Saturated Fat	3.1 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.3 g

Potassium	551.0 mg

Protein	28.5 g

Sodium	261.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 12.0 Fat, 0.3 Vegetables, 0.5 Fruits, 3.3 Meat,

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Servings

Ingredients

Pork Chops 1.5
1 1/2 lb whole loin lean pork chops 2.0
2 tbsp olive oil 2.0
2 tbsp fresh lime juice 2.0
2 tbsp orange juice 2.0
2 tsp minced garlic 0.5
0 1/2 tsp salt 0.5
0 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes

Salsa 2.0
2 each medium oranges 1.0
1 each medium cucumber 2.0
2 tbsp fresh chopped onion 2.0
2 tbsp fresh cilantro

Directions

Pork Chops

In large resealable plastic food storage bag, add oil, pork, lime and orange juices, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes.
Seal bag and gently turn to evenly distribute marinade. Refrigerate 2-24 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high, or preheat oven broiler.
Remove pork from marinade, discard marinade.
Grill or broil pork 6 - 8 minutes per side. Serve with salsa.

Salsa

In small bowl, combine oranges, cucumber, onion and cilantro. Toss lightly.
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt just before serving.