Sweet 'n' Spicy Grilled Pork Chops

By dette

This started out as a mild sauce that I decided to "spice up". You'll find it's easy to adjust the seasonings to suit your family's taste. I also like to use the sauce on boneless skinless chicken breasts. —Gladys Peterson, Beaumont, Texas

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with chilies, undrained
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup currant jelly
• 4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch thick)

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a blender, combine the tomatoes, raisins, jelly, vinegar and seasonings; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a 1-qt. saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened. set aside 3/4 cup for serving.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce. Yield: 12 servings