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Butterflied Cuban Style Pork Chops

Butterflied Cuban Style Pork Chops
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
7 min
Yields
4 servings

These cheese-filled, zesty pork chops will bring a sophisticated flair to your barbecue. 

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ingredients

¾
cup fresh orange juice
½
cup fresh lime juice
cup oregano leaves, coarsely chopped
6
cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1
tsp ground cumin
¼
cup canola oil
4
pork chops (8 oz), butterflied and thinly pounded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8
slices swiss cheese slices (¼-inch thick)
8
slices boiled ham slices (¼-inch thick)
2
sour dill pickles, thinly sliced (need about 16 slices)
2
Tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
¼
cup olive oil
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directions

Step 1

Heat the grill to high.

Step 2

Whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 tablespoons oregano, the garlic, cumin, and canola oil in a large baking dish. Add the pork and turn to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry. Place the chops on a flat surface, cut-side up, and season with salt and pepper. Place 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham, a few slices of pickle and another slice of cheese on 1 half of the chop. Fold over, brush the top with oil and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Step 4

Place the chops on the grill, oil side down and grill until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chops over and continue grilling until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Step 5

Whisk the remaining orange and lime juices, oregano, and the cilantro with the olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon over the chops and serve.

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