Smoky Spiced Pork Chops with Green Chile Aioli

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 Anaheim chile
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 bone-in pork chops, seasoned with salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.

  2. For the aioli, grill Anaheim, turning to char all sides, 6-8 minutes; transfer to a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. When cool enough to handle, peel, seed and dice Anaheim.

  3. Whisk together mayo, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin and diced Anaheim; season with salt and pepper.

  4. For the chops, combine chili powder, oregano, celery seed, thyme, and paprika for the rub.

  5. Coat chops with rub. Grill chops, covered, until they reach 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

  6. Serve chops with aioli.

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