Hoppin' Habanero and Honey Pork Chops

Recipe from TheOtherWhiteMeat.com

Times:

15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook

Ingredients:

4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick
1 12-oz can beer
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon hot habanero pepper sauce
1 1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf

Cooking Directions:

For marinade, in a small saucepan combine beer, honey, pepper sauce, garlic and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Place chops in a 1-gallon self-sealing plastic bag; pour marinade over chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Drain chops, discarding marinade. Place chops on a kettle-style grill directly over medium-hot coals, lower grill hood and grill chops for 4-6 minutes. Turn chops and grill for 4-6 minutes more or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 degrees F.

Servings: 4

Serving Suggestions:

At your next tailgate, kick it up an notch with these tasty chops. Serve with Dilled Cucumber Salad and Grilled Salsa-Cheese Dip with chips and vegetables.

Nutrition:

Calories: 231 calories
Protein: 23 grams
Fat: 6 grams
Sodium: 145 milligrams
Cholesterol: 57 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 17 grams
Fiber: 0 grams

Random Safety Tip:

Cover a plate with plastic wrap to carry pork to the grill. Throw away. Use the clean plate carry food back in!

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