At your next tailgate, kick it up an notch
with these tasty chops. Serve with Dilled
Cucumber Salad and Grilled
Salsa-Cheese Dip with chips and vegetables.
Hoppin'
Habanero and Honey Pork Chops
- 4 boneless pork chops,
1-inch thick
1 (12-ounce) can beer
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon hot habanero pepper sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
- For marinade, in a small
saucepan combine beer, honey, pepper sauce, garlic and bay leaf.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Place chops in a 1-gallon
self-sealing plastic bag; pour marinade over chops, seal bag
and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Drain chops, discarding
marinade.
- Place chops on a kettle-style
grill directly over medium-hot coals, lower grill hood and grill
chops for 4 to 6 minutes. Turn chops and grill for 4 to 6 minutes
more or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160°F
(70°C).
Serves 4.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 231 calories; Protein:
23 grams;Fat: 6 grams; Sodium: 145 milligrams; Cholesterol: 57
milligrams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Carbohydrates: 17 grams;
Fiber: 0 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.
