Grilled Cuban Mojo Pork Chops

1 hr & 20 min (includes 1 hr marination)

4 servings

Transport your taste buds to Cuba! In Cuban cooking, “mojo” refers to any sauce made with garlic, olive oil, and citrus juice. While bitter orange juice is traditionally used, we’ve included lime juice & orange peel in our blend to help achieve that authentic flavour. All you need to do is add your favourite OJ and oil to create a tangy and flavourful marinade that’s perfect for grilling. Don’t let the recipe time scare you away–marinades and meal prep go hand in hand. Marinate protein ahead as you prep for the week. When it’s time to grill, you’ll have dinner on the table in 20 min!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Cuban Mojo Marinade Mix
  • 1⁄3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) bone-in pork chops, about 4

Preparation

  1. In Round or Multipurpose Steamer, whisk together marinade mix, juice, and oil.
  2. Add pork to steamer; flip to coat. Cover; marinate at least 1 hour or overnight. Discard marinade.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Lightly brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Line Sheet Pan with Sheet Pan Liner. Place pork on pan and head to the grill.
  5. Grill pork, with lid closed, 15–16 min, until cooked through and lightly charred, flipping every 4 min.
  6. Remove Sheet Pan Liner from pan. Place pork on Sheet Pan. Drizzle with additional freshly prepared marinade, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 240, Fat 16 g (Saturated 4 g, 0.1 0 g), Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 19 g.

Tips

This marinade works with pulp or pulp-free orange juice.

Make use of the Sheet Pan and Sheet Pan Liner when heading to the grill. Place uncooked meat on the liner; remove liner once food hits the grill and use the Sheet Pan as a clean, food-safe tray to bring cooked food back inside or to the table.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup rice and 1 cup grilled veggies.