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brown sugar pork chops

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jill Drury
@sweetscience
Milwaukee, WI

Pork. The other white meat. Indeed. I have been trying to incorporate summer into every meal lately and what better way than to grab some fresh fruit, roll out the grill, turn up the heat, and grill some meat? I am a sweet person and my husband is salty. This dish incorporates the best of both worlds and we are both satisfied at the picnic table. Whoever said grilling had to be hamburgers and hot dogs? You can whip up a tasty, healthy, fruitful meal on the grill in 5 minutes and leave everyone wondering how you found the time.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Grill these brown sugar pork chops for a fantastic summer meal. They're brushed with a fruit glaze with unusual ingredients that create a tasty sauce. The red wine vinegar is a tangy contrast from the sweet, tropical flavors of mango, strawberry, and banana. Peppercorns add a pop of spice. Sweet and savory, they're delicious with roasted asparagus and sauteed asparagus.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For brown sugar pork chops

  • 1/2 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1-2 md
    bananas, sliced
  • 1 pt
    strawberries, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    whole black peppercorns
  • 1 lg
    mango, peeled and pureed
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch
    sea salt
  • 4
    pork chops, about 5 oz each

How To Make brown sugar pork chops

  • Place vinegar, sugars, banana pieces, strawberry slices, and peppercorns in a saucepan.
    1
    Place vinegar, sugars, banana pieces, strawberry slices, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Reduce until thickened.
  • Strain and whisk in pureed mango.
    2
    Strain into a bowl. Whisk in mango puree and let cool.
  • Brush pork chops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
    3
    Preheat the grill. Brush pork chops with olive oil on both sides. Season with sea salt.
  • Grill the pork chops.
    4
    Grill for 5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
  • Brush the grilled pork chops with fruit glaze.
    5
    Remove from grill. Brush liberally with the fruit glaze.
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