Puerto Rican Mojo-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Juicy pork chops marinated in a zesty Puerto Rican mojo sauce with garlic, citrus, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. This Italian recipe (gluten free), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, garlic cloves, fresh orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
6, minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using, until well combined.
Step 2: Place 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the mojo marinade over them, ensuring each chop is coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4 hours, turning occasionally.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chops from marinade, letting excess drip off.
Step 4: Grill pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping once, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and the exterior has nice grill marks.
Step 5: Transfer chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.