Cuban Mojo Pork Chops Recipe
- by Omaha Steaks
- Last updated Oct 2, 2024
Are you tired of plain Jane pork chops and looking to infuse some zesty fun into your dinnertime rotation? Give your pork chops their mojo back with this Cuban mojo pork chops recipe! The flavors of the Caribbean are all yours when you marinate meaty and tender pork chops in a refreshing blend of citrusy orange and lime juices, spicy jalapeño, flavor-packed garlic, nutty cumin, and complex sea salt before seasoning them with a classic all-purpose mix of spices for a bite that’s more than “irie!”
Why We Love This Seasoned Pork Chop Recipe
When it comes to mixing up your pork chop game, it’s important that you start with a quality entrée to really get the most out of a new recipe. That’s why we’re cooking with Omaha Steaks Boneless Pork Chops! The extra-thick and meaty pork chops are center-cut by master butchers and flash-frozen at their peak flavor and tenderness to deliver an unparalleled dining experience. That flavor is wonderfully enhanced in this dish with the help of Omaha Steaks Seasoning, which features a delicious combination of natural dried garlic, onions, and savory spices everyone around the table is sure to love!
Before You Start
- Thaw your juicy and savory Omaha Steaks Boneless Pork Chops overnight in the refrigerator or via our quick-thaw method.
Tools You Will Need Before You Start
- 1 Medium Bowl
- 1 Large Resealable Bag
- Meat Thermometer
Omaha Steaks Products Featured in This Recipe
Cuban Mojo Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz. Omaha Steaks Boneless Pork Chops thawed
- 1 tablespoon Omaha Steaks Seasoning
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare marinade by combining orange juice, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, and sea salt in a medium bowl until well incorporated.
- Place thawed pork chops in large resealable bag with marinade and refrigerate to marinate for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat grill to high.
- Remove pork chops from marinade, season with Omaha Steaks Seasoning, and place on grill.
- Cook pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until internal temperature reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit as per a meat thermometer.
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