Beer-Grilled Chops

This simple chop recipe is perfect for the grill. It calls for boneless pork chops, but substitute any type of pork chops you have on hand. Serve with Blue Cheese Macaroni Salad and grilled vegetable kabobs.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated
1 cup beer, light or dark

Cooking Directions:

1. Place chops in a self-sealing plastic bag; add remaining ingredients and seal bag. Gently massage bag to evenly distribute marinade ingredients. Refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
2. Prepare medium-hot coals in kettle-style grill.
3. Remove chops from marinade and discard marinade; place on grill directly over coals, cover grill and grill for 10 minutes, turning once.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 recipe): Calories: 134 calories; Protein: 23 grams; Fat: 5 grams; Sodium: 305 milligrams; Cholesterol: 57 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 1 grams; Carbohydrates: 3 grams; Fiber: 0 grams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.