Taco Pork Chops

Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Try these pork chops topped with taco seasoning and avocado mixture – a delightful meal. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated December 15, 2010

Ingredients

package (1.25-oz.) taco seasoning mix

tablespoons lime juice

tablespoon honey

(1/2-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops (4-oz. each)

ripe medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cut up

tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

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Heat gas or charcoal grill. Reserve 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix for topping. In small bowl, combine remaining taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and the honey; mix well. Brush mixture on both sides of each pork chop. Discard any remaining mixture.
2

When grill is heated, place pork chops on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook covered 8 to 10 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center, turning once or twice.
3

Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine avocado, reserved 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice; mash with fork until almost smooth.
4

Serve pork chops topped with avocado mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Use a disposable plate or waxed paper when you prepare the pork chops for the grill. Then, for food safety, be sure to use a clean plate to serve the chops.
Broiled Taco Pork Chops: Place pork chops on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once or twice.