Grilled Maple Pork Chops Recipe

By jobustitch

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 4 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/2 inch thick and 12 ounces each)

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk syrup, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. Reserve remaining marinade for basting.

Drain pork chops, discarding marinade in bag. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly.

Grill pork chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 13-17 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Yield: 4 servings.