Grilled Bone-in Pork Chops with Hawaiian Marinade

Courtesy of National Pork Board

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
Marinate: 10 Hr.

* 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-in. thick
* 2 (6-oz.) cans pineapple juice, unsweetened (1-1/2 c.)
* 3 scallions, white parts sliced into thin rounds
* 3 Tbsp. ginger, peeled and minced
* 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, reduced-sodium
* 3 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil, dark
* 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
* 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 tsp. coarse salt

1. Mix pineapple juice, white parts of scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, pepper and salt together in large, resealable bag. Add chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 2-10 hr.
2. Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush grill grate clean and lightly oil grate. Remove chops from marinade, shaking off excess marinade. Do not pat dry. Discard remaining marinade.
3. Grill chops directly over heat, turning once until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, 8-10 min., followed by a 3-min. rest time.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www. PorkBeinspired.com

Calories: 470;   Total Fat: 12g;   Saturated Fat: 2g;   Cholesterol: 70mg;   Total Carbs: 17g;   Protein: 28g;   Sodium: 1370mg;