PORTUGUESE STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• PEPPER PASTE pur roasted peppers, salt, garlic and 1/2 T oil in a blender, blend until smooth. slowly, add the remaining oil, blending until the paste is the consistency of whipped cream. PORK CHOPS place pork chops in a shallow glass dish and rub pepper paste over both sides. pour wine over the chops. cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, turning once or twice. drain marinade into a small saucepan. Add oil and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. stir in salt and pepper. Measure out 1/4 cup sauce for basting. keep remainder warm. Meanwhile, heat grill to medium high Lightly oil grill rack. Place the chops on the grill. Cook, basting occasionally with the pepper sauce, until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side for 1/2 inch thick chops. Serve immediately, passing remaining pepper sauce separately.