Spicy Grilled Pork Chops

Spicy Grilled Pork Chops

Give some zest to plain old pork with this marinade that will bring a taste of India to your table.

8 bone-in pork loin chops, half inch thick
¼ cup peanut oil

2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon curry powder

2 teaspoon salt
¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

2 tablespoons vinegar
¼ cup white wine
1 cup plain non-fat yogurt

Equipment:  Saucepan

                   Glass or ceramic casserole dish

                   Natural gas cooktop

                   Natural gas grill

Servings:  8

To make the marinade:  Pour oil into the saucepan and heat on the cooktop over medium heat. Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder, salt, and cayenne, and saute for a minute or two until the spices begin to give off a strong aroma. Take off the heat and whisk in the vinegar and wine. Add the yogurt and whisk until well mixed.

Spread some of the marinade in the bottom of the casserole dish, put in a layer of pork chops, and spoon marinade over the meat. Continue layering the chops and the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours; longer is even better.

Grill over high heat until just done; you don’t want to end up with dry meat. If you use a digital meat thermometer, take each chop off the heat when it reaches an internal temperature of 156 degrees.

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