Zesty Chops With Onions and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 -8 pork chops (not thin-cut )
1 cup beer
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed in press
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp marjoram
1 pinch nutmeg
2 red onions, sliced
2 fresh jalapenos, chopped ( seeds and membranes removed)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 -2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Mix together all marinade ingredients. Put chops in wide, shallow pan and pour marinade over them. Marinade 2-4 hours, refrigerated, turning chops every half hour or so. (Boneless chops may be marinated in a plastic, zipper bag but bone-in chops frequently puncture the plastic).
Preheat grill to medium. Grill the chops 7-12 minutes on the first side then 5-7 minutes on the second side or until almost but not quite cooked to desired doneness. Remove from heat if topping is not finished.
While chops are grilling, sauté onions in olive oil over medium-high heat until about half-cooked.
Add jalapeños and cherry tomato halves and continue sautéing until onions are soft and beginning to brown.
Turn grill to low heat. Top each chop with a pile of the onion mix and about 2 tbs shredded cheddar.
Close the grill lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Use a pancake turner to remove chops to a large platter in a single layer.
I suggest cornbread and a salad of cucumbers in sour cream for sides. Extra topping can be served on the side. You may even want to make extra for the purpose.
If you like some heat but the jalapeños are too hot for you try the milder Anaheim peppers. If you don’t like heat at all try some of the “Cubanelle” frying peppers or regular bell peppers.
Note – I suggest cooking the chops to medium-well rather than well-done. Modern pigs are bred to be lean so modern pork is inevitably dry and tough when cooked as well done as was customary in the past.
Note – Do not over-marinate. Beer marinades are apt to be bitter if the meat is soaked too long.
Note – Try the topping on steak or chicken next time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	110 Kcal (461 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.11g	11%
Cholesterol	15.08mg	5%
Sodium	101.12mg	4%
Potassium	116.02mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.12g	2%
Sugars	2.06g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	4%
Protein	4.14g	8%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	113.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	90.64 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.86g	11%
Cholesterol	12.43mg	5%
Sodium	83.33mg	4%
Potassium	95.61mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.05g	2%
Sugars	1.69g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	4%
Protein	3.41g	8%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	93.7mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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