Pork Chops

These pork chops were delicious. Should have made more because both of the girls ate their fair share. (Usually, we only make 2 to 3 servings and the girls share with us since they aren't huge meat eaters. I only made two (large)chops and it simply wasn't enough.) This recipe came from a family at church.



4 loin pork chops
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground ginger (I used fresh ginger)
1/2 c soy sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed (I used refrigerated minced)

Combine all marinade ingredients and soak the pork chops for at least 4 hours. Broil for 20 minutes or until done. Also great on the grill.

Stuffed Mexican Pork Chops

These were soooooo yummy. My posts have been scarce b/c A) we were gone a few days and B) I've made a handful of not-so-post worthy recipes. But this one was great.

(from The Lipton Kitchens)

4 boneless pork chops
1/2 c bread crumbs
1 tsp Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 thick style salsa
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preheat oven to 400. Slice chops horizontally almost to opposite edge, forming a pocket.

In shallow dish, mix bread crumbs, garlic salt, and oregano. In small bowl, combine salsa and 1/2 c of cheese. Stuff chops with cheese mixture and secure with wooden toothpicks. Dip chops into egg, then crumb mixture until evenly coated. Arrange in shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

We served with corn, Spanish rice, chips and guacamole.

Orange Ginger Pork Chops

Man, I've been grilling out A LOT lately. I just keep coming across these yummy marinades, so....hopefully you too like to grill in the summer.

Now I know the ingredient list looks long, but a lot of the items are things already in your pantry.

1 tsp ground ginger OR 4 tsp minced fresh ginger (you know I like fresh ginger....remember, buy a root & peel it and keep it in your freezer. Grates easy AND isn't wasted AND is there when you need it)
1 garlic clove, minced (I buy a jar of minced that you keep in the refrigerator. 1/2 tsp = 1 clove. Again, always there when you need it.)
1 tbls canola oil
1/2 c sherry or chicken broth (we used chicken broth)
1/4 c honey
1/4 c soy sauce
1 tbls sesame seeds
1 tbls grated orange peel
3/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
4 bone-in pork loin chops
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbls water

In saucepan, cook ginger and garlic in oil for 1 minute; remove from the heat. Stir in the broth, honey, soy sauce, sesame seeds, orange peel and hot pepper sauce. Mix well. Pour 1/2 c into a small bowl and set aside. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.

Drain and discard marinade from the pork. Coat grill rack with nostick cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat for 4 minutes. Turn; baste with sauce. Grill 15-20 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting occasionally.

Grilled Pork Chops w/ Parsley Buttered Potatoes

Was making my menu/grocery list for the week and came across this recipe. Just a few ingredients, but they were really good.

1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp pepper
4 bone in pork loin chops (we actually used boneless)

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Pour marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

If grilling the chops, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat OR broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.

I served with corn on the cob and parsley buttered potatoes.

For the potatoes:

1 small bag baby red potatoes
1 stick butter
fresh parsley (about a handful chopped)
1 chicken bouillon cube or granule equivalent
1/2 c water

boil pot of water & add potatoes
meanwhile, in another pan, melt butter with water, parsley, & bouillon
boil until slightly soft
remove & quarter
add to butter sauce, cover & simmer until potatoes are completely done