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A Reason to Grill
Sometimes a grilled juicy pork chop hits the spot better than a steak. This recipe combines maple, lemon, and red pepper for a simple but miraculous sauce. It’s extra easy because the marinade is also heated while the chops are on the grill to make a hot, tangy maple syrup sauce to serve alongside the meat. Serve with Wilted Kale and Fried Apples. The sauce is excellent poured over the kale dish. This recipe is a reason to grill all year long.
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Grilled Maple Pork Chops with Hot and Tangy Sauce
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Ingredients
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- 4 pork chops boneless or bone-in about 1” thick
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate Meat – Place chops in a zip lock bag in a single layer. Stir the syrup, lemon juice, and spices and pour over chops. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and turn occasionally. May marinate up to 8 hours. Remove pork from the refrigerator and sit for 10 minutes on the counter.
- Prepare Grill – Preheat grill to 4ooº. Grill meat 5 minutes per side or until pork is done or registers 140º.
- Prepare Sauce – Meanwhile, pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Serve on a platter with heated marinade.
Notes
Serve with Wilted Kale and Apples.
- Prep Time: 40
- Category: Pork
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Classic
Keywords: Grill, paleo, New Years Day Recipe
2 responses to “Grilled Maple Pork Chops with Hot and Tangy Sauce”
I loved this recipe because it was very simple and used maple syrup. So many pork recipes use too many ingredients for a weeknight meal. I prefer maple syrup over brown sugar (especially in oatmeal!). Some day I’ll learn to use a thermometer and stop overcooking pork, but I’ve found grilling to be the best method to avoid that. This recipe turned out fantastic.
★★★★★
Oh yes, grilled pork chops are the best and pair with so many sides. Thanks for the review.