Grilled Pork Chops with Anise-Seed Rub and Mango Mojo Recipe

Name: Grilled Pork Chops with Anise-Seed Rub and Mango Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 mango, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 large garlic clove; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeno (including seeds); 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon anise seeds; 3/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 (3/4-inch-thick) loin pork chops, trimmed

Servings: persons

1 mango, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 large garlic clove
1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeno (including seeds)
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon anise seeds
3/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (3/4-inch-thick) loin pork chops, trimmed

1
Prepare grill (do not spread charcoal out to edges of grill).
2
3Puree mango, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, and salt in a blender, then stir in cilantro.
3
Finely grind anise seeds and peppercorns in an electric coffee/spice grinder with salt and sugar.
4
Transfer mixture to a small bowl and stir in oil.
5
Brush both sides of pork with spice rub.
6
Grill pork on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 minutes on each side.
7
Move pork off to side of grill (not directly over coals; moderately low heat for gas grills) and cook pork, covered, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more on each side.
8
Transfer to a platter and let stand, loosely covered, 5 minutes.
9
Serve pork with mojo.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 mango, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 large garlic clove, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeno (including seeds), and more.

Yes, Grilled Pork Chops with Anise-Seed Rub and Mango Mojo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Pork Chops with Anise-Seed Rub and Mango Mojo

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