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Colombian-Style Asado Pork Chops

4 Servings

1 hour plus marinating

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At Asadero y Piqueteadero el Pariente in Bogotá, Colombia, we became fans of carne asada, or seasoned meats, poultry and sausages grilled over a eucalyptus fire. When we asked about his seasoning blend, owner Luis Eduardo Beltrán was guarded about the specifics but did tell us the ingredients. This recipe is our attempt to recreate his asado mix. Instead of a mix of meats, we opted for easy-to-cook, richly flavorful bone-in pork chops. Beltrán includes achiote, a seed that adds vivid red-orange color and mild, earthy notes. We substitute easier-to-source sweet paprika, and cider vinegar is a stand-in for apple wine (a beverage similar to dry hard cider) to bring tart, fruity notes that balance the spices and herbs. A blender makes quick work of the seasoning paste, half of which coats the chops for marinating; the rest is brushed onto the pork midway through cooking. If desired, serve with roasted potatoes and/or fried plantains, as asado is served in Bogotá.

4

Servings

Tip

Don’t scrape the seasoning paste off the chops before grilling. The paste aids with browning and develops a rich, heady aroma along with depth of flavor on the grill.

1 hour

plus marinating

Ingredients

  • ¼

    cup sweet paprika

  • 2

    scallions, roughly chopped

Directions

Reviews
Lisa S.
March 11, 2025
Pork chops are back!
Perfect flavors from everyday ingredients transformed boring pork chops into an amazing dinner. My husband and I were actually knawing on the bones.
Deborah S.
July 9, 2023
Delicious!
I had fun making this! Loved the aroma and flavor of the marinade/paste! I used fresh bay leaf from my garden rather than dried which gave it such a wonderful fragrance. We used the gas grill method and followed the easy to understand instructions. My husband and I both enjoyed it and I will definitely be making this again!
JAMES B.
January 17, 2026
OooWeee
Very nice!! i actually made this marinade in bulk (quadrupled the recipe). Made 4 aliquots, vacuum sealed 3 servings for another day (want to use this marinade on fish and chicken). I marinaded the chops for 4-5hrs. Easy quick grill. Served with quinoa. I think it would have been even better had I brined my pork (which I normally do) for tenderness. Nonetheless, this is a hit!!!!

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