Grilled Citrus Pork Chops; the simple life Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops, 12oz (360gr) if boneless
- Marinade:
- 2 tbs orange juice
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1 tbs fresh chives, chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 246g | |
| Calories 655 | |
| Calories from Fat 519 | 79% |
| Total Fat 58.17g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 15.28g | 61% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium 1662mg | 69% |
| Potassium 829mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 18.19g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 5.3g | 4% |
| Protein 17.03g | 27% |
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