PORK CHOPS YUCATáN-STYLE

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Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Pork     Low Cal     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Pork Chop     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups water
3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 large bone-in rib pork chops
1 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/4-inch disposable aluminum baking pan (to catch drips)
2 cups wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour
4 6 x 3 3/4 x 2-inch disposable mini aluminum loaf pans (for wood chips, if using gas grill)
1 large white onion with skin, quartered through core with some core still attached to each piece
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced
1 bunch red radishes, trimmed, sliced
Warm corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Stir water, kosher salt, bay leaves, allspice, and black peppercorns in medium bowl until salt dissolves for brine. Arrange pork chops in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Pour brine over. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • For charcoal grill:
  • Remove top rack from barbecue. Place 1 aluminum pan in center of lower grill rack for drip pan. Light briquettes in chimney; carefully pour onto lower grill rack, forming piles on either side of drip pan. Drain wood chips; scatter wood chips evenly over coals. Return top grill rack to barbecue.
  • For gas grill
  • Remove top grill rack from barbecue. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). If using 2-burner grill, light 1 burner. If using 3-burner grill, do not light center burner. Drain wood chips. Stack 2 mini loaf pans (one inside the other); fill with 1 cup wood chips. Stack remaining loaf pans; fill with 1 cup wood chips. Place pans directly on flame (if using 3-burner grill, place both pans on 1 lit side). Place aluminum baking pan on unlit portion of grill. Return top grill rack to barbecue.
  • Grill onion quarters until browned (skin may burn), about 3 minutes per side. Cool and peel. Thinly slice and place in bowl. Add orange juice and lime juice. Season onion mixture to taste with salt. Mix in chopped cilantro.
  • Remove pork from brine; pat dry, then grill covered over drip pan until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Arrange cabbage on platter. Top with pork, avocado, and radishes. Drain onion; scatter over pork and vegetables. Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves over. Serve with warm corn tortillas.

Dead Head
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops came out perfect! The sauce was delicious and the pork chops were so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Marie Valme
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Umar Khattna
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This dish was a hit! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and black beans and it was a perfect meal.


Allot Ofstuff
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


RoundHouse TrainSpotting
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brilliant Kaybee
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I'm not usually a fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork chops were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Avela Mlondleni
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This dish was a hit! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious meal.


Logosu Charles
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops came out perfect! The sauce was delicious and the pork chops were so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Keegan Schultz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out amazing! The sauce was perfect and the pork chops were so juicy and tender. My family loved it!


Anyijukire Albert
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a perfect meal. Will definitely be making it again!


Botlenyana Moorosi
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I'm not usually a fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork chops were so moist and tender, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


George Robertson
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This dish was a hit with my family! The pork chops were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork chop dish.


Hanna Maliah
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pork chops were incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Monster Moy
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Mashaw
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing. I love that it's not too spicy, so even my kids can enjoy it.


Muhammad Aqib
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This was a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making it again!