Calypso Pork Chops

You will love the grilled flavor of these delicious tropical chops. The marinade is made with basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Serve chops with red beans and rice, and corn bread.

Recipe Ingredients:

6 boneless pork chops, about 4 ounces each
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
2 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a self-sealing plastic bag; seal bag and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
2. Remove chops from marinade; discarding leftover marinade.
3. Grill chops quickly over indirect heat in covered grill about 10 to 12 minutes, turning once to brown both sides.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 247 calories Protein 31 grams Fat 9 grams Sodium 386 milligrams Cholesterol 93 milligrams Saturated Fat 3 grams Carbohydrates 31 grams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.