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Habanero and Lime Ribeye Pork Chops

Name: Habanero and Lime Ribeye Pork Chops Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Pork
Ingredients: 4 Ribeye (rib) Pork Chops (1/8 to 1/4 inch thick, thin cut); 1 Lime; 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice (from 2 limes); 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tsp Habanero Chile, seeded and minced; 2 envelopes Seasoning (Latino-style, with cilantro and annatto, such as sazón, about 2-1/2 tsp); Addtional Items:; Resealable Plastic Storage Bag; Instant-read Thermometer

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Pork Checkoff

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 - 120 minutes
Cook Time: 50 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

Ribeye (rib) Pork Chops (1/8 to 1/4 inch thick, thin cut)
Lime
Fresh Lemon Juice (from 2 limes)
Olive Oil
Habanero Chile, seeded and minced
Seasoning (Latino-style, with cilantro and annatto, such as sazón, about 2-1/2 tsp)

Addtional Items:

• Resealable Plastic Storage Bag
• Instant-read Thermometer

Directions:

In a large resealable bag, shake lime zest and juice, oil, minced chile and seasoning to combine.
Add pork.
Let stand for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Prepare a grill to medium-high heat.
Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade.
Place pork on grill and close lid.
Grill until the internal temperature of the pork on a meat thermometer measures between 145℉ (medium rare) and 160℉F (medium), 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Remove from grill and let rest 3 minutes.