Portuguese-Style Pork Chops (Or Chicken)

1. 1

   Prepare Portuguese-Style Paste (see recipe I posted).

2. 2

   Place pork chops in a shallow glass dish and rub pepper paste over both sides.

3. 3

   Pour wine over the chops.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight, turning once or twice.

5. 5

   Drain marinade into a small saucepan.

6. 6

   Add oil and bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slighly thickened, about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in pepper and salt.

9. 9

   Measure out 1/4 cup sauce for basting.

10. 10

    Keep remainder warm.

11. 11

    Meanwhile, heat grill to medium-high.

12. 12

    Lightly oil grill rack.

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    Place the chops on the grill.

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    Cook, basting occasionally with pepper sauce, until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side for 1/2 inch thick chops.

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    Serve immediately, passing remaining pepper sauce separately.

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    Variation: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts or skinned bone-in chicken for pork chops.

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    Allow 4-6 minutes per side for boneless breasts, 20 to 30 minutes for bone-in pieces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.