GARLIC-LIME PORK CHOPS

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Cilantro, lime and hot pepper sauce lend south-of-the-border pizzazz to boneless pork chops in this recipe from Paula Marchesi of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. "Pretty enough for company, these chops are tender, juicy and delicious," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup salsa
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a large bowl. Add the pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Baste with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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