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pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh flavor and is often more accessible.

Dry off excess moisture from the pork chops with a paper towel.

Butterfly each pork chop by slicing about 75% through along the fat line.

Season each pork chop with fresh ground black pepper and sea salt.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 teaspoon sugar, 0.5 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder.

Add the juice of 1/3 lemon, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and some extra virgin olive oil to the marinade.

Add 3 bay leaves and 1 teaspoon lavender to the marinade.

Mix the marinade well and coat the pork chops thoroughly, then cover and let marinate for a minimum of 2 hours.

After marinating, grill the pork chops until cooked through and serve with grilled corn tortillas, salsa, and coleslaw.

Cooking Techniques

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