Grilled Pork with Sweet Potato and Cilantro-Lime Glaze
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I want something that tastes fancy but comes together in under an hour. The cilantro lime glaze brings such a bright, fresh flavor to juicy grilled pork chops, and the roasted sweet potatoes on the side are naturally sweet and packed with vitamin A. What I love most is how simple it all is, really just a matter of mixing together a quick glaze and letting the grill do most of the work. It's the kind of meal that makes you feel like you've put in real effort, but honestly it's one of the easiest dinners you can make.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4pork chops(1.5 inches thick)
- 2 largesweet potatoes(cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 237 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 2lime(juiced)
- 3 tablespoonshoney
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonred chili flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). While heating, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a small bowl to create a spice paste.
Tip: Let the spice paste sit for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld before using.
- 2
Toss sweet potato wedges with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a grill-safe baking sheet or directly on grill grates.
Tip: If using grates, lay them perpendicular to prevent falling through.
- 3
Place sweet potato wedges on the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are caramelized and a fork pierces easily.
- 4
While sweet potatoes cook, rub both sides of pork chops generously with the spice paste, ensuring even coverage.
Tip: Pat pork dry with paper towels before applying spice paste for better adhesion.
- 5
Once sweet potatoes are nearly done, move them to the cooler side of the grill. Place pork chops on the hot side and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked pork every time.
- 6
In a small bowl, combine fresh cilantro, lime juice, and honey to create the glaze. Drizzle over the cooked pork chops and sweet potatoes just before serving.
Tip: Reserve some glaze uncooked for a fresher taste at the table.
- 7
Transfer plated components to serving plates, ensuring each portion has pork chops and sweet potato wedges with generous drizzle of cilantro-lime glaze.
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