Cuban Pork Chops

This is a pretty tasty way to make pork chops. I love the blend of flavors in this pork chop recipe.

CUBAN PORK CHOPS

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

*1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

*2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

*1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

*1 teaspoon ground cumin (use gluten free if needed)

*1/4 cup olive oil

*4 butterflied pork chops, thinly pounded

*1 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon black pepper

*8 slices Swiss cheese

*8 slices boiled ham

*12-16 slices hamburger dill pickles

*1/2 cup orange juice

*1/4 cup lime juice

*1 teaspoon dried cilantro

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

~Whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, garlic, cumin, 1/4 cup olive oil.

~Place pork chops into a gallon size zip-loc bag.

~Pour citrus mixture over pork chops and seal bag.

~Let marinate in refrigerator for 1-2 hours, turning a few times.

~Remove pork from the marinade and pat dry.

~Discard marinade

~Place cast iron pan or stove top griddle over high heat.

~Place pork chops cut side up.

~Season with 1 teaspoon salt & 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

~Place 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham, pickles, and 1 more slice of cheese over one half of the each of the pork chops.

~Fold over pork chop. (you may need to use toothpicks to keep it together)

~Brush the top with olive oil.

~Place the chops on the hot pan, oil side down.

~Grill 4-6 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

~Turn the pork chops and cook another 4-6 minutes.

~Whisk together 1/2 orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, dried cilantro, & olive oil.

~Spoon over hot pork chops just before serving.

Variations:

-add sliced jalapeno peppers between the ham & cheese.

-add grilled onions between the ham & cheese.