Ingredients:
4 pork loin chops ( about 1 1/2- 2 pounds)
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)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons white tequila
1 tablespoon lime juice ( Mexican limes preferred)
Directions:
Mix together ingredients for seasoning paste in a small bowl.
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.
Prepare grill; oil grill rack before placing on fire.
Mix together ingredients for baste, combining excess paste with ingredients for baste; set aside.
Grill chops on medium-hot coals or heat for 5-8 minutes.
Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more, basting with grill baste.
Turn chops and cook 2-3 minutes more, basting the other side.
Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes or so before serving.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 40 min.
Time total: 55 min.