Sound like lot of trouble just for a chile? Usually, I say, "any o' chile will do." But, in this case, the Habanero is perfect and adds to that tropical flavor. No, they are not radio active but, a little pre-caution never hurt. wash your hands after playing with Habaneros. Taste it again and add more chile if you'd like.ĭon't forget to take the seeds out! The "ribs" have some heat, too. Just a "heads up," I noticed more heat in the puree than in the marinade so, add half of the chile and then let it sit in the fridge for a while. You may surprise yourself and throw the whole thing in. Try half of an Habanero if you are't sure. I think they added just the right amount of kick to go with the sweet mangos. I am a wimp when it comes to heat so, I would never lie to you. Habaneros are known for their heat, but they also have the best, fruitiest flavor of all the chiles. You are going to see an Habanero chile or two in the recipes. Mayan Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Mango Marinade You can even make them a day or two in advance and keep them in the fridge. That way, the chopping and clean up are cut in half. To save more time, I make the Mayan Spiced Mango Marinade and the Achiote Mango Puree at the same time (different bowls). I served them with Bush's Grillin' Beans that you just heat and serve along with a quick cabbage, fennel and mango slaw. The chops cook quickly so you won't have long to stand over the grill. Just put the chops in the marinade and the mango puree in the fridge and then go and enjoy the fun. This dish is a great one for grilling on the weekends. And, since the pork chops are grilled and not slow roasted, the mangos really added great flavor without the long marinating and roasting time. It was delicious! Tangy, fruity and all of the tropical flavors I was hoping for. This time, I substituted mangos for the sour orange. And, while I have substituted a combination of regular oranges and limes together before, I don't think it gives quite the flavor and tartness I was looking for in this quick dish. That's difficult to find north of the border. The slow roasted pork is usually marinated in sour orange juice. So, I had to get clever and figure out a way to jam pack all those tropical flavors into a quick fired pork recipe for the grill. For some reason, my family doesn't want me to dig up the backyard to roast suckling pigs (sometimes, I don't think I know them at all). Traditionally, the Yucatan region is known for its great pork dishes that are slow roasted in a pit lined with banana leaves. Throw in some of Bush's Black Bean Fiesta Grillin' Beans and you'll come out with a pretty delicious meal. I marinated pork chops in a spiced mango mixture and served them with an Achiote Mango Puree to really magnify the Mayan flavors. I love the spices of the Yucatan-the fruit, the Achiote, the Allspice-and wanted to see if I could put them together on the grill. These flavors will bring the Mayan Riviera right to your own backyard. It's grilling time, so start it off big with my Grilled Pork Chops with Mayan Spiced Mango Marinade.
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