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Summer Grilled Pork Chops

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"This dish is what summer and grilling are all about...sweet honey-grilled pork chops are always an entertaining hit." — MollysDad

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1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 1/2 cups honey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon dried basil
4 center-cut pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Mix the lemon juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and basil together in a bowl. Pour about half the marinade into a resealable plastic zipper bag, and place the pork chops in the bag. Squeeze out the air, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best). Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the chops from the bag, and discard the used marinade. Sprinkle chops with salt and black pepper. Grill the chops until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, 20 to 25 minutes. Baste frequently with the reserved marinade, being sure to let the mixture cook onto the chops. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 30 mins

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Editor's Note
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 15, 2011

Love, love, loved this recipe...I cut the pork chops up into cubes and marinated them over night, and then grilled them on skewers with fresh veggies like kabobs!

—Mrs. Chef Esh

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 07, 2011

This wasn't as flavorful as I would have hoped for the amount of ingredients it used. It took all my honey and almost all my lemon juice; not a cheap recipe! I marinated for about 5 hours. I'd recommend going all day if you have the time.

—PULLEYHEATHER

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8 Ratings

Jun 30, 2011

Made this with the grilled soy-sesame asparagus and thai cucmber tomato salad...everything was very delicious. The pork was moist and had a great taste. The recipe made so much marinade we are going to use the rest of it for chicken tonight.

—kiasun711

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Mar 05, 2012

As soon as my daughter had a bite she said “five stars”. I thought the marinade added wonderful flavor without overpowering the pork. I marinated it for six hours which was perfect for us.

—Deb C

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Jun 19, 2011

This recipe was so-so. I made 4 big thick steaks, but there was only 1 eaten. I had family over and everyone went for the ribs and hubby was the only one that ate the one pork chop. My mom and dad tasted off my hubby's and said it was ok. I tasted it and found that it was a bit too tart. I can't say that I'd make again. Sorry.

—mis7up

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Apr 03, 2012

I made sure to marinate the chops overnight but was suprised by how little of the sweetness of the honey and the boldness of the Worcestershire sauce failed to come thorugh. It was almost all lemon. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I think I would scale back the lemon juice a bit and boost the sweetness with some brown sugar as well as the honey.

—Chris Mosley

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Feb 21, 2013

Mine were dry, but maybe I overcooked them. I didn't grill it was too cold out, so I pan fried them instead. I liked the flavor of the marinade without the Worcester sauce for fish!

—CMBlaker

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Nutrition

Calories
496 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
114.6 g
37%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
2.8 g
4%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
13.3 g
27%

Sodium
207 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Summer Grilled Pork Chops

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 496
Calories from Fat: 25

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g 4 %
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 207mg 8 %
Potassium 420mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 114.6g 37 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 13.3g 27 %
Sugars 107.5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 74 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 43 %
Niacin 49 %
Vitamin B6 26 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.