Grilled Pork Chops with Ginger Marinade

These grilled chops go great with the bounties of the summer garden. Serve with grilled corn on the cob, fresh tomato slices with basil, and icy watermelon slices.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 boneless center cut pork chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
2 cups dry white wine or distilled vinegar
1/2 cup sliced green onions
4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger or 1 tablespoon dry ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a plastic self-sealing bag; seal bag and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
2. Remove pork from marinade; discarding marinade.
3. Grill chops, over indirect heat in covered grill, for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 180 calories Protein 23 grams Fat 8 grams Sodium 189 milligrams Cholesterol 70 milligrams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.