Greek Honey-Lemon Pork Chops |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 265 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The marinade in this recipe not only makes chops sear beautifully but also provides enticing sweet-sour balance. The chops have to marinate at least 4 hours. Ingredients:
4 bone-in pork rib chops |
2 tablespoons honey |
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crushed |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. Trim fat from chops.
2. Place chops in resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
3. For marinade: In small bowl, combine honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, mint, oil, salt and cayenne pepper.
4. Pour over chops.
5. Seal bag; turn to coat chops.
6. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
7. Drain chops, discarding marinade.
8. For a charcoal grill, place chops on the grill rack directly over medium coals.
9. Grill, uncovered, for 11-13 minutes or until chops are slightly pink in center and juices run clear, turning once halfway through grilling.
10. For a gas grill, preheat grill, reduce heat to medium.
11. Place chops on grill rack over heat.
12. Cover and grill as above.
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