Adobe Grilled Pork Chops

Another great Southwest recipe. The level of spiciness is your option. I like a lot of cayenne, but you can leave it out and still get great results.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  pork loin chops (about 1 1/2- 2 pounds)

• For the Seasoning Paste

• 1⁄2 cup tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon adobo seasoning (seasoning salt ok)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2-2  teaspoon cayenne pepper (amount to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice (Mexican limes preferred)
• 2  tablespoons  oil (whatever type you use)

• For the Baste

• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons  white tequila
• 1  tablespoon lime juice (Mexican limes preferred)

Directions

1. Mix together ingredients for seasoning paste in a small bowl.
2. Spread paste on both sides of pork chops (reserving at least 1/4 cup paste) and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
3. Prepare grill; oil grill rack before placing on fire.
4. Mix together ingredients for baste, combining excess paste with ingredients for baste; set aside.
5. Grill chops on medium-hot coals or heat for 5-8 minutes.
6. Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more, basting with grill baste.
7. Turn chops and cook 2-3 minutes more, basting the other side.
8. Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes or so before serving.