Achiote Marinated Pork Chops
A delicious way to cook pork chops, using the Mexican ingredient achiote.
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 5 pork chops nakkekoteletter
- 2 tbsp achiote paste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 orange juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground chipotle chilli
- Salt to taste
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the achiote paste, minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, chilli and salt to create the marinade.
- Coat the pork chops with the marinade, ensuring they are well covered. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Heat a grill or skillet with a bit of oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 63°C.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.