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Ancho Chile Pork Chops

Spicy broiled or grilled marinated pork chops. I came across this recipe when i wanted to use up some ancho chilies and this fit the bill perfectly. If you want it spicier you may want to add another chili to the marinade mixture. Recipe adapted from cooking light (march, 2003). Prep time does not include marinating time (8 hours). Cook time is grilling or broiling time.

Steps

Remove stems and seeds from chilies.
Tear chilies into pieces.
Spray a skillet with pam and heat over medium heat.
Add chili pieces and cook for 15 seconds , stirring so chilies do not burn.
Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
Add broth- allspice to chili / garlic mixture in skillet.
Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Let mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Place mixture in blender or food processor and process until smooth using on / off turns.
Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add chili / spice mixture and cook 5 minutes , stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Stir in sugar , salt , remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and lemon juice.
Put pork chops in marinating dish or zip-lock bag.
Pour chili sauce over chops.
Refrigerate marinated chops for up to 8 hours.
Spray broiler rack with pam or prepare grill for grilling chops.
Remove pork chops from dish and prepare grill or preheat broiler.
Spray broiler rack or grill with .

Ingredients

ancho chilies, garlic clove, chicken broth, oregano, pepper, cumin, allspice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion salt, pork chops, lemon, pam cooking spray