Scott's Recipe

Grilled - Pork Chops W/ Chipotle Sauce

Category: Pork

2 Tbsp neutral oil, like corn or canola
1 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper
2 cups cored and chopped tomatoes, preferably fresh
1/2 cup water
2 dried chipotle chilies, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4" thick
chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
4 lime wedges, or more, as desired


1. Put oil in a medium saucepan or skillet and turn heat to medium. When oil is hot, add onion, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown at the edges, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the chilies, tomatoes and the water and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily but not violently. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chilies are soft and the tomatoes are broken up.
3. Meanwhile, start a charcoal or wood fire, or preheat gas grill or broiler. The fire should be only moderately hot, and the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
4. When sauce is ready, taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Cool for a few minutes, then remove the stems from the chipotles (if you remove some of the seeds, the salsa will not be quite as fiery). Put the mixture in a blender and puree.
5. Season pork with salt and pepper and grill for about 5 minutes per side or until nearly done. Brush heavily with the chipotle sauce on both sides and cook just another minute or two.
6. Serve pork garnished with cilantro and lime wedges, passing the remaining sauce on the side.