Note: Scotch Bonnet Peppers are also known as Habeneros.

Rated 8 Chili Pepper (or Lost Touch with Reality, Call the Paramedics) on a scale of 1 to 8

After a few bites of this dish, your mouth won't know whether it's supposed to mambo or meringue, but it will be dancing. This is a basic Mediterranean-Caribbean dish. Once you get past the culture shock and learn to dance, it is a delicious dish to serve most any time. Try it with couscous or rice and a Greek salad.

Prep Time 1 Hour

Preheat the oven to 450° F.

In a small bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Place the chops in a large container and pour the marinade over them. Turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or so.

Mix together all the rub ingredients in a small bowl and pour onto a large plate. One at a time, remove the chops from the marinade and dip into the rub mixture, coating each side.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and brown each side of the chops, 4 at a time, 1 to 2 minutes on each side, adding 2 tablespoons of the oil before each batch.

Transfer the chops to a baking pan and roast all of them in the oven until medium-rare, about 10 to 12 minutes.