Ancho Chile Pork Chops

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Remove stems and seeds from chilies

2. 2

   Tear chilies into pieces

3. 3

   Spray a skillet with pam and heat over medium heat

4. 4

   Add chili pieces and cook for 15 seconds , stirring so chilies do not burn

5. 5

   Add garlic and cook 2 minutes

6. 6

   Add broth- allspice to chili / garlic mixture in skillet

7. 7

   Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar

8. 8

   Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low

9. 9

   Let mixture simmer for 5 minutes

10. 10

    Remove from heat.

11. 11

    Place mixture in blender or food processor and process until smooth using on / off turns

12. 12

    Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add chili / spice mixture and cook 5 minutes , stirring constantly

13. 13

    Stir in sugar , salt , remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and lemon juice

14. 14

    Put pork chops in marinating dish or zip-lock bag

15. 15

    Pour chili sauce over chops

16. 16

    Refrigerate marinated chops for up to 8 hours

17. 17

    Spray broiler rack with pam or prepare grill for grilling chops

18. 18

    Remove pork chops from dish and prepare grill or preheat broiler

19. 19

    Spray broiler rack or grill with pam

20. 20

    If grilling , grill for 5-10 minutes each side , basting with marinade

21. 21

    Time depends on degree of doneness desired and thickness of chops

22. 22

    If broiling , brush chops well with marinade

23. 23

    Broiler rack should be 6-inches below heat

24. 24

    Broil for 5-10 minutes per side depending on degree of doneness and thickness of chops

25. 25

    Prepare and add the remaining ingredients as listed: oregano, pepper, cumin.