Pork Chops Yucatán-Style

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Pork Chops Yucatán-Style
45 min.
4
492kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Yucatán with this delicious Pork Chops Yucatán-Style recipe! Perfectly suited for those seeking gluten-free and dairy-free options, this dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a wholesome choice for any meal of the day. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a delightful lunch or dinner that will impress your family and friends.

The star of this recipe is the succulent bone-in rib pork chops, brined to perfection with a blend of aromatic spices, including bay leaves and allspice. The grilling process infuses the meat with a smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with the fresh toppings of avocado, radishes, and a zesty onion mixture. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, from the tender pork to the crisp cabbage and creamy avocado.

Served alongside warm corn tortillas, this dish invites you to create your own flavorful bites, making it a fun and interactive dining experience. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can indulge guilt-free. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a cozy dinner at home, Pork Chops Yucatán-Style is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  •  avocado pitted peeled halved sliced
  •  bay leaves 
  • teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  • large pork chops bone-in
  • 0.3 cup cilantro plus cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons coarse kosher salt 
  • servings warm corn tortillas 
  • 0.5 small cabbage green thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • bunch radishes red trimmed sliced
  • cups water 
  • large onion white with skin, quartered through core with some core still attached to each piece
  • teaspoon allspice whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • loaf pan
  • baking pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Stir water, kosher salt, bay leaves, allspice,and black peppercorns in medium bowluntil salt dissolves for brine. Arrange porkchops in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  2. Pourbrine over. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour,turning occasionally.
  3. Remove toprack from barbecue.
  4. Place 1 aluminum panin center of lower grill rack for drip pan.Light briquettes in chimney; carefully pouronto lower grill rack, forming piles on eitherside of drip pan.
  5. Drain wood chips; scatterwood chips evenly over coals. Return topgrill rack to barbecue.
  6. For gas grill
  7. Remove top grill rackfrom barbecue. Prepare barbecue (mediumheat). If using 2-burner grill, light 1 burner.If using 3-burner grill, do not light centerburner.
  8. Drain wood chips. Stack 2 mini loafpans (one inside the other); fill with 1 cupwood chips. Stack remaining loaf pans; fillwith 1 cup wood chips.
  9. Place pans directlyon flame (if using 3-burner grill, place bothpans on 1 lit side).
  10. Place aluminum bakingpan on unlit portion of grill. Return top grillrack to barbecue.
  11. Grill onion quarters until browned (skinmay burn), about 3 minutes per side. Cooland peel. Thinly slice and place in bowl.
  12. Add orange juice and lime juice. Seasononion mixture to taste with salt.
  13. Mix inchopped cilantro.
  14. Remove pork from brine; pat dry, thengrill covered over drip pan until cookedthrough, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  15. Transfer toplate; let rest 10 minutes.
  16. Arrange cabbage on platter. Top withpork, avocado, and radishes.
  17. Drain onion;scatter over pork and vegetables.
  18. Sprinklechopped cilantro leaves over.
  19. Serve withwarm corn tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Calories492kcal
Protein31.63%
Fat42.59%
Carbs25.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
81.13
Glycemic Load
9.41
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
35.630869222724%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Pelargonidin
7.89mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.72mg
Hesperetin
6.42mg
Naringenin
0.78mg
Apigenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
8.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:492.44kcal
24.62%
Fat:23.81g
36.63%
Saturated Fat:6.37g
39.81%
Carbohydrates:32.42g
10.81%
Net Carbohydrates:23.58g
8.58%
Sugar:8.37g
9.3%
Cholesterol:116.96mg
38.99%
Sodium:5371.68mg
233.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.79g
79.58%
Selenium:59.78µg
85.4%
Vitamin C:67.67mg
82.02%
Vitamin K:83.81µg
79.82%
Vitamin B6:1.56mg
78.2%
Vitamin B1:0.99mg
66.13%
Vitamin B3:12.99mg
64.97%
Phosphorus:511.78mg
51.18%
Potassium:1240.49mg
35.44%
Fiber:8.84g
35.37%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.8%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.75%
Zinc:4.02mg
26.79%
Folate:104.3µg
26.07%
Magnesium:102.39mg
25.6%
Vitamin B5:2.29mg
22.93%
Copper:0.35mg
17.44%
Vitamin B12:0.9µg
14.97%
Iron:2.57mg
14.29%
Calcium:135.28mg
13.53%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.49%
Vitamin A:333.51IU
6.67%
Vitamin D:0.85µg
5.65%
Source:Epicurious