Adobe Grilled Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 pork loin chops (about 1 1/2- 2 pounds)
    For the Seasoning Paste
    1/2 cup tomato paste
    2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
    1/2 tablespoon adobo seasoning (seasoning salt ok)
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 - 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (amount to taste)
    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (Mexican limes preferred)
    2 tablespoons oil (whatever type you use)
    For the Baste
    1/4 cup water
    2 tablespoons white tequila
    1 tablespoon lime juice (Mexican limes preferred)
Preparation
    Mix together ingredients for seasoning paste in a small bowl.
    Spread paste on both sides of pork chops (reserving at least 1/4 cup paste) and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
    Prepare grill; oil grill rack before placing on fire.
    Mix together ingredients for baste, combining excess paste with ingredients for baste; set aside.
    Grill chops on medium-hot coals or heat for 5-8 minutes.
    Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more, basting with grill baste.
    Turn chops and cook 2-3 minutes more, basting the other side.
    Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes or so before serving.

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