Porco de Vinha de Alhos - Portuguese Pork Chops Rub pork chops well with ground cumin (crush seeds in a mortar and pestle for best flavor). Place pork chops into a glass, ceramic or stainless steel ovenproof container. Combine: 1/4 cup white sugar
1 pint cider vinegar
two tablespoons salt. To this mixture, add: 1/2 cup (4 ounces) whole mixed pickling spices
one quart wine vinegar Peel, smash and mince: 4 cloves garlic Add to marinade. Cover tightly and place in refrigerator to marinate for 2 days. Turn pork chops to coat evenly each day. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 40-45 minutes or until done. Note: If you won't be cooking these in the oven (for example, you might want to grill them outside instead) save the dish and use a Ziploc bag to marinate the chops. Submitted by: CM | 
