Balsamic Pork Chops

 
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Times:

5 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook

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Ingredients:

8 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
12 ounces balsamic vinaigrette dressing, (1 1/2 cups)

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Cooking Directions:

Place chops in large, resealable bag; pour vinaigrette dressing over. Seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. Prepare medium-hot grill. Remove chops from marinade and pat dry. Discard remaining marinade. Grill chops directly over heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning once until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 degrees.

Serve desired number of chops for dinner; wrap and refrigerate remaining chops for up to three days.
Nutrition facts per one chop.

Use leftovers with Stovetop Calzone, Grilled Pork Panini, or Tuscan Pork and Bean Salad.


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Serving Suggestions:

These flavorful chops can be put in the refrigerator in the morning to marinate and be ready for the grill after work. Serve with seasoned rice, steamed peas and breadsticks.


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Nutrition:

Calories: 174 calories
Protein: 27 grams
Fat: 6 grams
Sodium: 210 milligrams
Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams

Random Leftover Tip:
Make a salad with leftover pork!

 
 
 
 
 
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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Cutlets also may come from the leg or from a tenderloin that has been sliced crosswise and flattened. Supermarkets may label thin slices of cutlet as scaloppini.


Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips
Ask Your Butcher

Traditional cutlets are great for quick meals and casual dining. They may be prepared to stand alone as a dinner entrée or may be used in sandwiches. Cutlets are best when quickly cooked, either by sautéing or grilling.


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About the Cut

A cutlet is a thin, tender cut of pork that is often taken from the sirloin end of the loin after the tenderloin and bones have been removed.


Learn About the Pork Cuts
Cooking Method: Grilling

There are two ways to grill pork based on the size of the cut:

  • Direct heat, where food is placed directly over the heat source, is ideal for small cuts like kabobs, tenderloin, burgers and chops.
  • Indirect heat, where food is placed on the grill rack away from the coals or gas burners, is good for large cuts like loin roasts, ribs, shoulder and fresh ham.

COOKING BASICS:
Direct Heat

Arrange hot coals evenly on the fire grate of the grill or use all gas burners. Place pork directly above the heat source. Follow suggested cooking times, turning once during cooking.

Indirect Heat

Bank hot coals on both sides of the fire grate, on one side of the grill or in a ring around the perimeter. For gas grills, pre-heat and then turn off any burners directly below where the food will go. Place pork on the grill so it is not directly over any coals or gas burners and close grill hood. Follow suggested cooking times until pork is done. The heat circulates inside the grill, so turning the pork is not necessary.


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