Zesty Pork Chops Recipes

ZESTY MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, wine, 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder, horseradish, dill, garlic powder and salt. Add the pork chops; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for eight hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chops in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

ZESTY MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a glass pan (or Ziploc bag) large enough to allow adequate marination. Marinate pork chops overnight for optimum flavor. (See notes if you need a shorter marination time.) Turn pork chops at least once during marination. Discard marinade.
• Grill pork chops on medium-high heat about 10 minutes on each side. Thicker pork chops may take an additional 5 to 10 minutes. (See notes for directions for baking in oven versus grilling.)

MISTAKENLY ZESTY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cool.
• Place the pork chops in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drain the pork chops, and discard remaining marinade. Arrange the pork chops in a baking dish, cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
• In a bowl, blend the ketchup, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and mustard. Pour over the pork chops, and continue baking 30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

ZESTY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Coat the pork with the flour. Stir the picante sauce, brown sugar and apple in a medium bowl.
• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well browned on both sides. Pour off any fat.
• Pour the picante sauce mixture over the pork. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
• FLAVOR VARIATION: You can really spice up this recipe by adding 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce to the picante sauce mixture.

ZESTY GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Remove 1/4 cup for basting and refrigerate. Add pork chops to the remaining marinade and turn to coat. cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, turning once.
• Drain chops, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes. Turn; baste with reserved marinade. Grill 4-7 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

ZESTY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Heat brown sugar, horseradish and lemon juice to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring constantly. Brush on pork.
• Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium-high heat about 15 minutes, turning once, until hot. Serve remaining sauce with pork.

ZESTY BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Arrange pork chops in a single layer in a 3 quart oblong baking dish.
• Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until chops begin to brown.
• Spoon off excess fat.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine soup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.
• Spoon soup mixture over chops.
• Bake 15 minutes or until done and no pink remains.
• Stir sauce before serving.

ZESTY MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, wine, 1 tsp oil, chili powder, horseradish, dill, garlic powder, and salt. Add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for eight hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chops in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

ZESTY GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to med heat.
• Pierce both sides of chops several times with a fork.
• Place in a shallow dish.
• Combine dressing and mustard.
• Pour half of dressing sauce mixture over dish
• Refridgerate for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
• Grill chops 7 - 8 min per side or until chops are cooked through (160 degrees).
• Brush occasionally with reserved dressing mixture.

MARINATED SPICY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, mix together the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, chili sauce, and garlic powder.. Place the pork chops into the bag, carefully seal the bag, and marinate for 6-12 hours in the refrigerator. Turn the bag over about halfway through.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Arrange pork chops on the lightly oiled grate, and cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).